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Title: Thin, Uniform, and Highly Packed Multifunctional Structural Carbon Fiber Composite Battery Lamina Informed by Solid Polymer Electrolyte Cure Kinetics

Authors: Mohamad A. Raja, Su Hyun Lim, Doyun Jeon, Sangyoon Bae, Woong Oh, Inyeong Yang, Dajeong Kang, Jawon Ha, Ha Eun Lee, Il-Kwon Oh, Sanha Kim, and Seong Su Kim*

Journal: 2024, 16, 43, 59128–59142 Citation: 2025, 17(13), 20125–20137

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Research Overview

Multifunctional carbon fiber-based structural batteries combine load-bearing capacity and energy storage, offering significant weight reduction and enhanced safety for aerospace and automotive applications. This work demonstrates a robust fabrication scheme for laminated structural batteries impregnated with epoxy-based solid polymer electrolyte (SPE), informed by cure kinetics for improved multifunctional performance—without fillers or additives.

Our Approach

• Epoxy-based SPE Processing: Enhances performance by optimizing cure kinetics and interfacial properties
• Laminated Battery Assembly: Uniform, highly packed lamina for advanced multifunctional structures
• Comprehensive Analysis: Interfacial properties, SPE processing, and assembly attributes propel development

Key Insights

• SPE processing informed by cure kinetics leads to improved multifunctional performance
• No fillers or additives required for enhanced structural battery properties
• Advanced analysis of interfacial and assembly attributes supports next-generation composite batteries

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📄 Read the full paper: ACS AMI - DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c08698

🔗 View the journal cover: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces - Issue 43

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