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    Multi-phase structure electrospun CNF@Ag/Mn/Bi/Fe composite nanofiber enhanced supercapacitor behavior
    (2025-02-15)
    Sinprachim, Tanayt
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    Klompong, Narit
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    Chanlek, Narong
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    Kidkhunthod, Pinit
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    Maensiri, Santi
    This study presents the development of carbon-based multiphase metal oxide nanocomposites (CNF@MO<inf>x</inf>; M = Ag, Mn, Bi, and Fe) incorporating silver, manganese, bismuth, and iron nanoparticles within polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-derived carbon nanofibers. These nanocomposites were fabricated via the electrospinning technique with metal oxide concentrations of 10, 20, and 40 %w. This was followed by annealing in an argon atmosphere. The resulting nanofibers exhibited diameters ranging from 559 to 830 nm, with embedded nanoparticles measuring from 9 to 21 nm. Comprehensive characterization revealed that the nanofibers possessed uniform morphology, high porosity, and robust thermal stability. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) confirmed the valence states of the metal oxides (Ag⁰, Bi³⁺, Mn²⁺, Mn³⁺, Fe²⁺, and Fe³⁺), which are integral to redox reactions and charge storage mechanisms. Among the fabricated composites, CNF@Ag/Mn/Bi/Fe-20 demonstrated the best electrochemical performance, achieving a specific capacitance of 156 F g<sup>−1</sup> at a scan rate of 2 mV s<sup>−1</sup> and outstanding cycling stability with a capacity retention of over 96 % after 1400 charge-discharge cycles. The synergistic combination of double-layer capacitance and pseudocapacitance mechanisms in these nanofibers represents a significant improvement over conventional electrode material. This study highlights CNF@Ag/Mn/Bi/Fe nanocomposites as highly promising candidates for advanced energy storage applications, particularly in supercapacitor technologies.
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    Glass-sulfur composite cathodes: A new strategy for improving the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries
    (2024-10-01)
    Siriroj, Sumeth
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    Padchasri, Jintara
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    Montreeuppathum, Amorntep
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    Maensiri, Santi
    In this study, we investigated the potential of glass-sulfur composites to improve lithium–sulfur battery (LSB) performance. Glass-sulfur composites were prepared by the precipitation method, and the effect of varying carbon black content was studied. The results showed that glass addition improved the battery performance due to the high ion-conductivity of its structural motif. The 75 % glass variant demonstrated the best results, in both the low carbon and high carbon cases. The cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements showed that glass-sulfur composites had lower resistivity than pure sulfur, which was beneficial for battery performance. The XANES analysis revealed that the incorporated glass interacted with and modified the properties of sulfur, leading to a higher proportion of sulfur in the -1 oxidation state (S<sup>−1</sup>). This suggests that the high proportion of S<sup>−1</sup> phase benefitted battery capacity. Overall, glass-sulfur composites prepared using the precipitation method and incorporating a high content of carbon show promise as a novel and improved cathode material for LSBs.
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    Customized electrospun multilayer composite polymer electrolytes: PEO-PAN-NbO2 nanofiber membrane for enhancing the performance of lithium-ion batteries
    (2024-06-01)
    Yonchai, Chutarat
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    Kidkhunthod, Pinit
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    Siriroj, Sumeth
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    Padchasri, Jintara
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    Ground-breaking research into the development of a multilayer composite polymer electrolyte aims to enhance the safety associated with liquid electrolytes utilized in lithium batteries. The electrolyte consists of two outer layers made of electrospun poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) and a middle layer comprised of a fibrous membrane containing PEO, PAN-PEO, PEO-NbO<inf>2</inf>, and PAN-PEO-NbO<inf>2</inf>. The investigated PEO-PAN-NbO<inf>2</inf> system demonstrates a higher room temperature ionic conductivity of 2.451 × 10<sup>−1</sup> mS cm<sup>−1</sup> than that of single-phase electrolyte systems. Incorporating inorganic fillers such as NbO<inf>2</inf> into PEO polymer electrolytes, in conjunction with PAN copolymerization, significantly enhances ionic conductivity and amplifies surface area. Consequently, the utilization of these techniques that demonstrate increased polymer membranes leads to improved efficiency and security of solid-state electrochemical devices. The multilayer composite polymer electrolyte is created by continuous electrospinning, which allows for precise control and improves safety features.
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    Dielectric and electrochemical behavior of hydrothermally synthesized Zn-doped titanate nanotubes
    (2026-11-01)
    Masakul, Pristanuch
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    Krongkitsiri, Pacharee
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    Thongbai, Prasit
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    Kidkhunthod, Pinit
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    Maensiri, Santi
    A bstract Zn-doped titanate nanotubes (Zn-doped TNTs) with the composition of Zn<inf>x</inf>Ti<inf>3-x</inf>O<inf>7</inf>, (Na<inf>0.96</inf>H<inf>1.04</inf>∙3.42H<inf>2</inf>O) (where x = 0, 0.05, 0.1, and 0.2) were synthesized via a hydrothermal method at 130 °C for 24 h. Structural and morphological characterization using X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), UV-Vis (Ultraviolet-Visible), X-ray Absorption Near Edge Structure (XANES), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) techniques confirmed the formation of well-defined nanotubes with controlled dimensions. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images of undoped and Zn-doped titanate nanotubes reveal uniform hollow nanotubular structures with diameters of ∼7–15 nm and multilayered walls. The dielectric properties of the Zn-doped TNTs were examined using an LCR meter across a frequency range of 10<sup>2</sup>–10<sup>6</sup> Hz. The results revealed a remarkably high dielectric constant (ε<sup>′</sup>) (∼10<sup>4</sup>-10<sup>5</sup> at 30 °C and 1 kHz), which was attributed to Debye-like relaxation governed by Maxwell-Wagner polarization. The dielectric response exhibited a strong dependence on Zn doping levels, with higher Zn content leading to enhanced permittivity. Electrochemical properties were evaluated through cyclic voltammetry (CV), galvanostatic charge-discharge (GCD), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The Zn-doped TNTs demonstrated a specific capacitance ( C ) of 23 F g<sup>−1</sup> at a scan rate of 1 mV s<sup>−1</sup>, indicating their potential for energy storage applications. This systematic investigation of Zn incorporation provides critical insights into its impact on the structural, dielectric, and electrochemical properties of titanate nanotubes (TNTs). These findings provide useful insight for further optimization of doped titanate nanostructures toward advanced multifunctional dielectric and electrochemical energy-storage applications.