Abstract: A method for synthesizing a nanocomposite membrane, and a synthesized nanocomposite membrane made thereby. The method may include steps of preparing Fe3O4-tolylene di-isocyanate (TDI) nanoparticles by reacting Fe3O4 nanoparticles and TDI powder, preparing Fe3O4-TDI-TiO2 nanoparticles, sulfonating the Fe3O4-TDI-TiO2 nanoparticles, preparing a first polymer solution, dispersing the Fe3O4-TDI-TiO2—SO3H nanoparticles into the first polymer solution to obtain a second homogenous solution, and casting and drying the second homogenous solution to obtain the nanocomposite membrane.

Abstract: A method for synthesizing mesoporous lithium manganese dioxide micro/nanostructures, in accord with an implementation, includes preparing an aqueous metal salt solution by dissolving a lithium ion source and a manganese ion source in water, and subjecting the aqueous metal salt solution to an anodic electrodeposition process. The anodic electrodeposition process may include transferring the aqueous metal salt solution to an electrodeposition bath comprising an anode electrode and a cathode electrode, such that the anode electrode and the cathode electrode are immersed in the transferred aqueous metal salt solution, and applying a pulse reverse current through the electrodeposition bath to obtain lithium manganese dioxide deposited on a surface of the anode electrode.

Abstract: A proton exchange composite membrane (PECM) and a method of synthesizing the membrane are disclosed. The PECM may include a PBI membrane doped with an acid, an imidazolium-based dicationic ionic liquid, and a mesoporous material. This PECM can be used as an improved high-temperature polymer electrolyte membrane (HT-PEM) fuel cell. The disclosed fuel cell can provide improved proton conductivity, acid uptake, and thermal stability.

Abstract: A cathode active material for use in high-performance lithium-ion battery, is disclosed. The cathode active material comprises a lithium iron phosphate/sulfonated graphene oxide (LFP/SG) nanocomposite material. The molar ratio of sulfonated graphene oxide (SG) to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) in the cathode active material is 0.1:1. The cathode active material is synthesized by microwave-assisted hydrothermal method. The high-performance lithium-ion battery comprises an anode plate, a cathode plate, a separator between the anode plate and the cathode plate, and a non-aqueous electrolyte solution. The cathode plate is composed of a layer of cathode active material, and the cathode active material is lithium iron phosphate/sulfonated graphene oxide (LFP/SG) nanocomposite material. The lithium iron phosphate/sulfonated graphene oxide (LFP/SG) nanocomposite material used for lithium-ion battery possess high rate capability, capacity and cycle stability.

Abstract: A nanocomposite blend membrane and fabrication methods for making the nanocomposite membrane are disclosed. The nanocomposite blend membrane can be utilized in fuel cells. The nanocomposite blend membrane may include a blend polymer with a first sulfonated polymer and a second sulfonated polymer, as well as sulfonated tungsten trioxide (WO3) nanoparticles.

Abstract: A cathode active material for use in high-performance lithium-ion battery, is disclosed. The cathode active material comprises a lithium iron phosphate/sulfonated graphene oxide (LFP/SG) nanocomposite material. The molar ratio of sulfonated graphene oxide (SG) to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) in the cathode active material is 0.1:1. The cathode active material is synthesized by microwave-assisted hydrothermal method. The high-performance lithium-ion battery comprises an anode plate, a cathode plate, a separator between the anode plate and the cathode plate, and a non-aqueous electrolyte solution. The cathode plate is composed of a layer of cathode active material, and the cathode active material is lithium iron phosphate/sulfonated graphene oxide (LFP/SG) nanocomposite material. The lithium iron phosphate/sulfonated graphene oxide (LFP/SG) nanocomposite material used for lithium-ion battery possess high rate capability, capacity and cycle stability.

Abstract: A method for synthesizing mesoporous lithium manganese dioxide micro/nanostructures, in accord with an implementation, includes preparing an aqueous metal salt solution by dissolving a lithium ion source and a manganese ion source in water, and subjecting the aqueous metal salt solution to an anodic electrodeposition process. The anodic electrodeposition process may include transferring the aqueous metal salt solution to an electrodeposition bath comprising an anode electrode and a cathode electrode, such that the anode electrode and the cathode electrode are immersed in the transferred aqueous metal salt solution, and applying a pulse reverse current through the electrodeposition bath to obtain lithium manganese dioxide deposited on a surface of the anode electrode.

Abstract: A method for synthesizing a nanocomposite membrane, and a synthesized nanocomposite membrane made thereby. The method may include steps of preparing Fe3O4-tolylene di-isocyanate (TDI) nanoparticles by reacting Fe3O4 nanoparticles and TDI powder, preparing Fe3O4-TDI-TiO2 nanoparticles, sulfonating the Fe3O4-TDI-TiO2 nanoparticles, preparing a first polymer solution, dispersing the Fe3O4-TDI-TiO2—SO3H nanoparticles into the first polymer solution to obtain a second homogenous solution, and casting and drying the second homogenous solution to obtain the nanocomposite membrane.

Abstract: A proton exchange composite membrane (PECM) and a method of synthesizing the membrane are disclosed. The PECM may include a PBI membrane doped with an acid, an imidazolium-based dicationic ionic liquid, and a mesoporous material. This PECM can be used as an improved high-temperature polymer electrolyte membrane (HT-PEM) fuel cell. The disclosed fuel cell can provide improved proton conductivity, acid uptake, and thermal stability.

Abstract: A nanocomposite blend membrane and fabrication methods for making the nanocomposite membrane are disclosed. The nanocomposite blend membrane can be utilized in fuel cells. The nanocomposite blend membrane may include a blend polymer with a first sulfonated polymer and a second sulfonated polymer, as well as sulfonated tungsten trioxide (WO3) nanoparticles.