Polymer/Nanodiamond Composites in Li-Ion Batteries: A Review

• Published in: Polymer-plastics technology and engineering Vol. 53; no. 6; pp. 550 - 563
• Main Authors: Kausar, Ayesha, Ashraf, Rozina, Siddiq, Muhammad
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia, PA Taylor & Francis Group 19.04.2014; Taylor & Francis; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Accessibility; Applied sciences; Carbon fiber reinforced plastics; Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science; rheology; Diamonds; Direct energy conversion and energy accumulation; Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering; Electrical power engineering; Electrochemical conversion: primary and secondary batteries, fuel cells; Exact sciences and technology; Excitation; Li-ion battery; Lithium-ion batteries; Materials science; Mechanical properties; Nanocomposites; Nanodiamonds; Nanomaterials; Nanoscale materials and structures: fabrication and characterization; Nanostructure; Organic-inorganic hybrid nanostructures; Physical properties; Physical techniques; Physics; Polymer matrix composites; Polymer nanodiamond nanocomposites; Polymers; Electrical properties; Synthetic diamond; Li-ion battery; Mechanical properties; Secondary cells; Electrode material; Lithium battery; Polymer nanodiamond nanocomposites; Reviews; Composite materials; Nanodiamonds; Nanocomposites; Physical techniques; Preparation; Polymers
• ISSN: 0360-2559; 1525-6111
• DOI: 10.1080/03602559.2013.854386

Nanodiamonds have emerged as a subject of tremendous research interest in recent years due to their unique combination of properties, such as large diameter, small and accessible surface, and excellent mechanical properties. Outstanding performance of these nanocomposites basically arises from their structure. When incorporated appropriately, this carbon nanomaterial can remarkably improve physical characteristics of polymer matrix even at extremely small loading content. Physical techniques summarizing thermal, morphological, mechanical, electrical and other properties of polymer/nanodiamond nanocomposites have been discussed. Furthermore, the review elaborates their uses in Li-ion battery, as well as current challenges associated and future prospective for this exciting class of nanocomposites.