Energy & Environment
Research Cluster
We create advanced polymer-based membranes and materials to support clean energy and environmental solutions. Our research aligns with the global shift toward net-zero emissions and sustainable practices.
Research Focus
Polymer Solid Membrane for Energy Storage
Development of solid polymer membranes for batteries and fuel cells, offering high ionic conductivity and chemical stability, enhance energy storage efficiency and enable greener power solutions.
Filtration
Design and fabrication of polymer-based hemodialysis filters with high selectivity and mechanical stability. These filters ensure effective blood purification and patient safety.
Membrane Electrolytes
Creating implants that safely degrade in the body over time, minimizing the need for removal surgeries. These materials support regenerative healing and long-term patient outcomes.
Recent Publications
10.1063/5.0240487
2024
Electrochemical Characterizations of Green Solid Polymer Electrolyte Based on PVA-Chitosan Blend
Ratri, Christin R., et al.
Solid polymer electrolyte membranes have been prepared by blending PVA and chitosan, doped with lithium bis(oxalato) borate electrolyte salt, and plasticized …
10.32604/jrm.2024.055492
2024
Green Chemistry of Cellulose Acetate Membrane Plasticized by Citric Acid and Succinonitrile for Lithium-Ion Battery Application
Ratri, Christin R., et al.
Commercial lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) use polyolefins as separators. This has led to increased research on separators …
10.1007/s11581-023-05276-5
2023
A Combination of Nonsolvent and Thermally Induced Phase Separation (N-TIPS) Technique for The Preparation of Highly Porous Cellulose …
Arundati, A.H., Ratri, C.R., Chalid, M. et al.
Polyolefin-based lithium-ion battery separators generally exhibit poor wettability and low porosity, which hamper their …
10.14716/ijtech.v14i7.6677
2023
Effect of Coagulation Bath Composition on Cellulose-Based Polymer Electrolyte Fabricated via Non-Solvent-Induced Phase Separation Method
Christin Rina Ratri, et al.
Cellulose acetate (CA) membrane was developed through a non-solvent-induced phase separation (NIPS) technique to …
10.1088/1755-1315/1239/1/012003
2023
Fabrication of Cellulose-Based Polymer Electrolyte Membrane with Green Solvent DMSO via N-TIPS Technique
Ratri, C. R., et al.
Solid polymer electrolyte membrane for Li-ion battery was fabricated via N-TIPS technique. To substitute commercially available polyolefin-based separator with …
10.14710/ijred.2023.53103
2023
Unveiling Frequency-Dependent Dielectric Behavior of Cellulose-Based Polymer Electrolyte at Various Temperature and Salt Concentration
Rina Ratri Christin, et al.
Dielectric behavior of cellulose-based polymer electrolyte was studied at various temperature and salt concentration. A …