Reinforced PEO/Cs polymers blend with Al2O3/TiO2 hybrid nanofillers: Nanocomposites for optoelectronics and energy storage

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This work focuses on the meticulous preparation and characterization of polyethylene oxide (PEO)/chitosan (Cs) polymer blends infused with aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Al2O3 NPs) and sol-gel synthesized titanium oxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs). Employing the casting method, the study delves into a comprehensive analysis of the structural, optical, electrical, and dielectric properties exhibited by the resulting PEO/Cs-Al2O3/TiO2 nanocomposites. Structural evaluations utilized transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). UV–Vis spectra showed enhanced optical properties, with the indirect optical energy gap decreasing from 5.23 eV to 5.01 eV for blends with 2.4 wt% Al2O3/TiO2 NPs. The AC conductivity of the polymeric nanocomposites showed enhanced values compared with the pure blend. Additionally, dielectric permittivity and modulus exhibit tunability, presenting advantageous prospects with varying Al2O3/TiO2 NPs concentrations in the PEO/Cs blend. The Nyquist plots reveal distinctive features, including semicircular arcs at the low-frequency part and an inclined spike at the high-frequency part, with decreasing arc radius corresponding to increasing nanofiller contents. These observations are best fitted to two models of equivalent circuits. The engineered PEO/Cs-Al2O3/TiO2 nanocomposite capacitor showed enhanced storage capacity and controlled conductance characteristics. The findings of this study revealed that these nanocomposites hold promise as bandgap tuners, optical sensors, permittivity-tunable nanodielectrics, and novel host matrices for the development of solid polymer flexible electrolytes, thereby contributing to the next generation of energy storage and conversion devices with superior performance.

Author Biographies

  • M.A. Morsi
    M.A. Morsi Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Taibah University, Al-Ula, Medina, Saudi Arabia   Mathematical and Natural Sciences Department, Faculty of Engineering, Egyptian Russian University, Badr City, Cairo 11829, Egypt  
  • G.M. Asnag, Emirates International University
    G.M. Asnag Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Information Technology, Emirates International University, Sana'a 16881, Yemen   Corresponding author. g.asnag@yahoo.com
  • Awatef S. Assran , Taif University
    Awatef S. Assran Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science at Qena, South Valley University, Qena 83523, Egypt   Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Taif University, Taif 26513, Saudi Arabia  
  • Reem Alwafi, Saudi Arabia Basic Industries (Saudi Arabia)
    Reem Alwafi Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
  • A.E. Tarabiah, Delta University for Science and Technology
    A.E. Tarabiah Dental Biomaterials Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamassa, Egypt
  • Naif Ahmed Alshehri, Al Baha University
    Naif Ahmed Alshehri College of Science, Physics Department at Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
  • Ahmed Noman al-Hakimi, Qassim University
    Ahmed Noman al-Hakimi Author information Current affiliation: Qassim University, Al-Mulida, Saudi Arabia Scopus ID: 18133748200
  • Abdu Saeed, Thamar University
    Abdu Saeed Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia   Department of Physics, Thamar University, Thamar 87246, Yemen   Correspondence to: A. Saeed, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia. Abdusaeed79@hotmail.com

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Morsi , M., Asnag, G. ., Assran , A. S. .,  Alwafi, R., Tarabiah, A., Alshehri, N. A., al-Hakimi, A. N. ., & Saeed, A. (2024). Reinforced PEO/Cs polymers blend with Al2O3/TiO2 hybrid nanofillers: Nanocomposites for optoelectronics and energy storage. Emirates International University Digital Repository, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.111554

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