Abstract: The present invention relates to an anode active material for a lithium-polymer battery having high capacity and high rapid charge/discharge characteristics, and a lithium-polymer battery using the same, and more specifically, to: a non-carbonaceous nanoparticle/carbon composite anode material using no binder; a lithium-polymer battery having high capacity and high rapid charge/discharge characteristics using the same; and a preparation method thereof. According to the present invention, the lithium-polymer secondary battery comprises an anode active material prepared by carbonizing a composite in which polymer particles comprising non-carbonaceous nanoparticles are dispersed in a polymer resin. According to the present invention, the anode active material allows non-carbonaceous nanoparticles to be dispersed in and fixed to a carbonized body even without a binder.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a polymer electrolyte membrane chemically bonded with an ionic liquid. More particularly, the present disclosure provides a polymer electrolyte membrane chemically bonded with an ionic liquid by reacting the ionic liquid with a novel polymer chain terminal. The polymer electrolyte membrane described herein has a high hydrogen ionic conductivity, even in a high-temperature and anhydrous environment. Additionally, the membrane displays electro-chemical and thermal stability. Moreover, the polymer electrolyte membrane may also be applied to a high-temperature and dry-out bio fuel cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bioelectrode including a cross-linkable organometallic polymer, and to a method for manufacturing same, and more particularly, to an electrode in which a nanostructure of the organometallic polymer is controlled to be used in bio fuel cells, biosensors, and the like. The electrode according to the present invention includes an organometal and further includes a self-assembling block copolymer and enzyme, and provides usages in bio fuel cells and biosensors.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a polymer electrolyte membrane chemically bonded with an ionic liquid. More particularly, the present disclosure provides a polymer electrolyte membrane chemically bonded with an ionic liquid by reacting the ionic liquid with a novel polymer chain terminal. The polymer electrolyte membrane described herein has a high hydrogen ionic conductivity, even in a high-temperature and anhydrous environment. Additionally, the membrane displays electro-chemical and thermal stability. Moreover, the polymer electrolyte membrane may also be applied to a high-temperature and dry-out bio fuel cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a highly advanced lithium-polymer battery and to a method for manufacturing same, and more particularly, to a highly advanced lithium-polymer battery including silicon nanoparticles substituted with polymers and self-assembling block copolymers. According to the present invention, the lithium-polymer battery is a highly advanced lithium-polymer secondary battery consisting of: an anode including anode active particles, wherein polymers are formed on the surface of the anode; a cathode; and a polymer electrolyte including block copolymers. According to the present invention, a high-capacity lithium-polymer battery, which is stable during charging/discharging cycles, can be provided.

Abstract: Polymers having an improved ability to entrain water are characterized, in some embodiments, by unusual humidity-induced phase transitions. The described polymers (e.g., hydrophilically functionalized block copolymers) have a disordered state and one or more ordered states (e.g., a lamellar state, a gyroid state, etc.). In one aspect, the polymers are capable of undergoing a disorder-to-order transition while the polymer is exposed to an increasing temperature at a constant relative humidity. In some aspects the polymer includes a plurality of portions, wherein a first portion forms proton-conductive channels within the membrane and wherein the channels have a width of less than about 6 nm. The described polymers are capable of entraining and preserving water at high temperature and low humidity. Surprisingly, in some embodiments, the polymers are capable of entraining greater amounts of water with the increase of temperature. The polymers can be used in Polymer Electrolyte Membranes in fuel cells.

Abstract: Polymers having an improved ability to entrain water are characterized, in some embodiments, by unusual humidity-induced phase transitions. The described polymers (e.g., hydrophilically functionalized block copolymers) have a disordered state and one or more ordered states (e.g., a lamellar state, a gyroid state, etc.). In one aspect, the polymers are capable of under-going a disorder-to-order transition while the polymer is exposed to an increasing temperature at a constant relative humidity. In some aspects the polymer includes a plurality of portions, wherein a first portion forms proton-conductive channels within the membrane and wherein the channels have a width of less than about 6 nm. The described polymers are capable of entraining and preserving water at high temperature and low humidity. Surprisingly, in some embodiments, the polymers are capable of entraining greater amounts of water with the increase of temperature. The polymers can be used in Polymer Electrolyte Membranes in fuel cells.