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https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5599/jese.3619
Synergistic modulation of electrochemical and structural properties in agarose: phytagel biopolymer blends as sustainable polymer electrolyte host matrices
Farisha Irdina Muhammad Ridzuan
; Faculty of Applied Sciences and Ionic Materials and Devices (iMADE) Research Laboratory, Institute of Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Tan Winie
; Faculty of Applied Sciences and Center for Functional Materials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Annie Maria Mahat
; Faculty of Applied Sciences and Center for Functional Materials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Siti Zafirah Zainal Abidin
; Faculty of Applied Sciences and Ionic Materials and Devices (iMADE) Research Laboratory, Institute of Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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Sažetak
The electrochemical stability and charge-transport properties of biopolymer blend films are significantly affected by blend composition, as each polymer component contributes uniquely to segmental mobility, bulk resistance, amorphous structure, and interfacial stability. In this study, salt-free agarose:phytagel (AG:PY) biopolymer blend films were fabricated at various weight ratios using the solution-casting method to identify an optimal host matrix for the development of salt-doped electrolytes. Linear voltammetry measurements showed that the 50:50 mass ratio AG:PY mixture has an electrochemical stability window of 3.25 V, indicating substantial resistance to electrochemical decomposition within the tested potential range. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analysis showed that the 50:50 blend achieved the highest room-temperature conductivity of 1.56 mS cm⁻¹, attributed to reduced bulk resistance and indicating more favourable charge-transport characteristics within the polymer host. X-ray diffraction analysis verified this finding, revealing the lowest crystallinity in the 50:50 mass ratio, suggesting increased amorphous content and greater polymer chain flexibility. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy spectral shifts confirmed interactions between the functional groups of agarose and phytagel, indicating improved blend compatibility. Collectively, the 50:50 mass ratio AG:PY blend exhibited the most advantageous combination of electrochemical stability, ionic conductivity, amorphous structure, and polymer interaction, establishing it as a promising sustainable host matrix for future salt-doped biopolymer electrolyte applications.
Ključne riječi
Polymer-polymer interaction; hydrogen bonding; solution casting; electrochemical stability; ionic conductivity; amorphicity
Hrčak ID:
351766
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Datum izdavanja:
5.9.2026.
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