Publication: Effect of LiCF3SO3on L-Chitosan/PMMA Blend Polymer Electrolytes
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2014
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Taylor and Francis Inc.
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This paper focuses on the effect of lithium triflate (LiCF3SO3) on the structural and conduction properties of lauroyl (L)-chitosan/poly(metylmethacryalate) (PMMA)-based polymer electrolytes. Films of L-chitosan/PMMA blends and its complexes were prepared using a solution-casting technique. The ionic conductivity of the system was measured over a wide range of frequency between 50 Hz-1 MHz. Impedance plot for the samples demonstrates two well-defined regions. The disappearance of the high frequency semicircular region led to a conclusion that the current carriers are ions. Sample with 30 wt% of LiCF3SO3 showed the highest conductivity of 7.59 � 3.64 � 10-4 Scm-1 at room temperature. This is consistent with the results obtained from infrared spectroscopy. � 2014 Copyright � Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
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conductivity, FTIR, L-chitosan, PMMA, polymer electrolytes, Chitin, Chitosan, Electric conductivity, Electrolytes, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Infrared spectroscopy, Polymers, Conduction properties, Current carriers, FTIR, High frequency HF, Lithium triflate, PMMA, Polymer electrolyte, Solution-casting technique, Polyelectrolytes