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 …