Research on block copolymers (BCPs) has played a critical role in the development of
polymer chemistry, with numerous pivotal contributions that have advanced our ability to …

The present study aims to assess the proton conductivities of the most investigated proton
exchange membranes (PEMs) used in PEM fuel cells (PEMFCs). Specifically, PEMs are …

Composite-solid electrolytes, in which ion-conducting polymers are combined with
superionic ceramics, could revolutionize electrochemical-energy-storage devices enabling …

The quest for reliable and high-performance batteries has incentivized the development of
new battery chemistries/materials that can potentially improve the current lithium-ion battery …

The electrolyte has been considered as a key factor toward higher energy density for Li‐ion
and Li‐metal batteries. However, conventional electrolytes suffer from uncontrolled …

Ionic liquids (ILs), revealing a tendency to form self-assembled nanostructures, have
emerged as promising materials in various applications, especially in energy storage and …

We used atomistic molecular dynamics simulations to study ion mobilities and the molecular
mechanisms of transport in blends of poly (1-butyl-3-vinylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate) …

Ion transport in polymerized ionic liquids (poly-ILs) occurs via a fundamentally different
mechanism than in monomeric ionic liquids, and recently progress has been made toward …

Li-ion batteries based on organic liquid electrolytes have been commercialized for decades.
However, the flammability of the liquid electrolyte and propensity for reaction with metallic …

Over the years, numerous experimental and theoretical efforts have been dedicated to
investigating the mysteries of water and determining its new unexplored physical properties …