Potassium ion coordination and ionic transport in Alginate–PVA polymer electrolyte

Solid biopolymer electrolyte (SBPE) systems based on alginate–polyvinyl alcohol (Al–PVA) doped with varying contents of potassium carbonate (K2CO3) were successfully developed using a solution casting technique. Structural analysis via FTIR and XPS confirmed strong interactions between K+ ions and t...

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Main Authors: Nurul Aqilah, Wahab, Saadiah, M. A., Nur Aziliana, Muhd Ghazali, Aoki, K., Nagao, Yuki, N.F., Mazuki, Ahmad Salihin, Samsudin
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Online Access:https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45212/
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author Nurul Aqilah, Wahab
Saadiah, M. A.
Nur Aziliana, Muhd Ghazali
Aoki, K.
Nagao, Yuki
N.F., Mazuki
Ahmad Salihin, Samsudin
author_facet Nurul Aqilah, Wahab
Saadiah, M. A.
Nur Aziliana, Muhd Ghazali
Aoki, K.
Nagao, Yuki
N.F., Mazuki
Ahmad Salihin, Samsudin
author_sort Nurul Aqilah, Wahab
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description Solid biopolymer electrolyte (SBPE) systems based on alginate–polyvinyl alcohol (Al–PVA) doped with varying contents of potassium carbonate (K2CO3) were successfully developed using a solution casting technique. Structural analysis via FTIR and XPS confirmed strong interactions between K+ ions and the functional groups of the biopolymer blend. XRD results revealed reduced crystallinity with salt incorporation, indicating enhanced amorphousness favorable for ion transport. Thermal analysis using TGA and DSC showed improved thermal stability and segmental mobility with increasing K2CO3 content. Impedance spectroscopy indicated a notable drop in bulk resistance with optimal conductivity of 1.31 × 10−5 S cm−1 achieved at 12 wt% K2CO3. Temperature-dependent conductivity obeyed Arrhenius behavior, confirming thermally activated ion conduction. Transport parameters derived using the Arof–Noor model (number of charge carriers, mobility, and diffusion coefficient) exhibited trends consistent with conductivity results. These findings demonstrate the Al–PVA–K2CO3 SBPE system’s potential for energy-related applications requiring sustainable and thermally stable electrolytes.
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spelling ump-452122025-08-04T01:03:39Z https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45212/ Potassium ion coordination and ionic transport in Alginate–PVA polymer electrolyte Nurul Aqilah, Wahab Saadiah, M. A. Nur Aziliana, Muhd Ghazali Aoki, K. Nagao, Yuki N.F., Mazuki Ahmad Salihin, Samsudin Q Science (General) QD Chemistry TP Chemical technology Solid biopolymer electrolyte (SBPE) systems based on alginate–polyvinyl alcohol (Al–PVA) doped with varying contents of potassium carbonate (K2CO3) were successfully developed using a solution casting technique. Structural analysis via FTIR and XPS confirmed strong interactions between K+ ions and the functional groups of the biopolymer blend. XRD results revealed reduced crystallinity with salt incorporation, indicating enhanced amorphousness favorable for ion transport. Thermal analysis using TGA and DSC showed improved thermal stability and segmental mobility with increasing K2CO3 content. Impedance spectroscopy indicated a notable drop in bulk resistance with optimal conductivity of 1.31 × 10−5 S cm−1 achieved at 12 wt% K2CO3. Temperature-dependent conductivity obeyed Arrhenius behavior, confirming thermally activated ion conduction. Transport parameters derived using the Arof–Noor model (number of charge carriers, mobility, and diffusion coefficient) exhibited trends consistent with conductivity results. These findings demonstrate the Al–PVA–K2CO3 SBPE system’s potential for energy-related applications requiring sustainable and thermally stable electrolytes. Elsevier 2025 Article PeerReviewed pdf en https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45212/1/1-s2.0-S0921510725006683-main.pdf Nurul Aqilah, Wahab and Saadiah, M. A. and Nur Aziliana, Muhd Ghazali and Aoki, K. and Nagao, Yuki and N.F., Mazuki and Ahmad Salihin, Samsudin (2025) Potassium ion coordination and ionic transport in Alginate–PVA polymer electrolyte. Materials Science & Engineering: B, 322 (118644). pp. 1-14. ISSN 0921-5107. (Published) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mseb.2025.118644 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mseb.2025.118644 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mseb.2025.118644
spellingShingle Q Science (General)
QD Chemistry
TP Chemical technology
Nurul Aqilah, Wahab
Saadiah, M. A.
Nur Aziliana, Muhd Ghazali
Aoki, K.
Nagao, Yuki
N.F., Mazuki
Ahmad Salihin, Samsudin
Potassium ion coordination and ionic transport in Alginate–PVA polymer electrolyte
title Potassium ion coordination and ionic transport in Alginate–PVA polymer electrolyte
title_full Potassium ion coordination and ionic transport in Alginate–PVA polymer electrolyte
title_fullStr Potassium ion coordination and ionic transport in Alginate–PVA polymer electrolyte
title_full_unstemmed Potassium ion coordination and ionic transport in Alginate–PVA polymer electrolyte
title_short Potassium ion coordination and ionic transport in Alginate–PVA polymer electrolyte
title_sort potassium ion coordination and ionic transport in alginate–pva polymer electrolyte
topic Q Science (General)
QD Chemistry
TP Chemical technology
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