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Novel Materials And Devices For Terahertz Detection And Emission For Sensing, Imaging And Communication, Naznin Akter
Novel Materials And Devices For Terahertz Detection And Emission For Sensing, Imaging And Communication, Naznin Akter
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Technical advancement is required to attain a high data transmission rate, which entails expanding beyond the currently available bandwidth and establishing a new standard for the highest data rates, which mandates a higher frequency range and larger bandwidth. The THz spectrum (0.1-10 THz) has been considered as an emerging next frontier for the future 5G and beyond technology. THz frequencies also offer unique characteristics, such as penetrating most dielectric materials like fabric, plastic, and leather, making them appealing for imaging and sensing applications. Therefore, employing a high-power room temperature, tunable THz emitters, and a high responsivity THz detector is essential. …
The Corrosion Inhibition Behavior Of Thermally Aged Chromate Conversion Coating Applied To Aerospace Aluminum 2219, Michelle Stephane Pierre
The Corrosion Inhibition Behavior Of Thermally Aged Chromate Conversion Coating Applied To Aerospace Aluminum 2219, Michelle Stephane Pierre
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
NASA Kennedy Space Center’s technical standard for corrosion protection of space flight hardware provides guidance concerning temperature restrictions and exposure limits for processing unpainted chromate conversion coatings (CCC) for the Orion crew space vehicle as part of the Artemis program. The standard requires that all CCC treated flight hardware components be fully coated within seven days with a maximum storage time of seven days at ambient temperatures (much less time at higher temperatures). Currently, there is no literature nor qualified industry testing supporting the exposure limits set by the standard. The standard is quite restrictive to processing flight components. In …
Investigation Of Bipolar Electrochemically Exfoliated Graphene For Supercapacitor Applications, Iman Khakpour
Investigation Of Bipolar Electrochemically Exfoliated Graphene For Supercapacitor Applications, Iman Khakpour
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Developing a reliable, simple, cost-efficient and eco-friendly method for scale-up production of high-quality graphene-based materials is essential for the broad applications of graphene. Up to now, various manufacturing methods have been employed for synthesizing high quality graphene, however aggregation and restacking has been a major issue and the majority of commercially available graphene products are actually graphite microplates. In this study, bipolar electrochemistry techniques have been used to exfoliate and deposit graphene nanosheets in a single-step process to enable high performance device application.
In the first part of this study, bipolar electrochemistry concept is utilized to design a single-step and …
Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion Of Submerged Steel Bridge Piles In Natural Waters In Presence Of Marine-Fouling, Samanbar Permeh
Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion Of Submerged Steel Bridge Piles In Natural Waters In Presence Of Marine-Fouling, Samanbar Permeh
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Recent findings at a Florida bridge showed that submerged steel piles had severe localized corrosion, up to 3" in diameter. Testing indicated strong presence of microbes that can be associated with microbiologically-influenced corrosion (MIC), including sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB). In addition, the site had heavy marine growth. It was thought that the localized crevice environments created by the macrofoulers support MIC. The objective of the research was to identify (1) if marine fouling can enhance proliferation of bacteria that can support MIC, (2) if macrofouling can affect the efficacy of cathodic protection (CP) to mitigate MIC, and (3) if application of …
Development Of Phosphorus-Based Electrode Materials For Energy Storage Applications, Amin Rabiei Baboukani
Development Of Phosphorus-Based Electrode Materials For Energy Storage Applications, Amin Rabiei Baboukani
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
With the rapid development of modern society, the huge demand for energy storage systems from fossil fuels leads to dramatic increasing of greenhouse gases. Therefore, an efficient green energy storage system with high energy density and stable cyclability is urgently required for advanced electronics. The electrochemical performance of energy storage devices strongly depends on the electrode materials. Among the recent advances on electrode materials, phosphorus as an earth-abundant element with high theoretical specific capacity (2596 mAhg-1) and low cost has attracted intensive attention. From different allotropes of phosphorus, red phosphorus (RP) and black phosphorus (BP) show promising electrochemical …
Organic-Inorganic Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals And Solar Cells, Rui Guo
Organic-Inorganic Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals And Solar Cells, Rui Guo
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
A great challenge facing humanity in the 21st century is finding inexhaustible and inexpensive energy sources to power the planet. Renewable energies are the best solutions because of their abundance, diversity, and pollution-free emission. Solar energy is the cleanest and most abundant renewable energy source available. In the continuing quest for efficient and low-cost solar cells, perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as a potential replacement for silicon solar cells. Since 2009, the record efficiencies of PSCs have been skyrocketing from 3.8 % to 25.2 % and are now approaching the theoretical limit. Along with the three-dimensional perovskites used …
Boron Nitride Nanotube Based Lightweight Metal Matrix Composites: Microstructure Engineering And Stress-Transfer Mechanics, Pranjal Nautiyal
Boron Nitride Nanotube Based Lightweight Metal Matrix Composites: Microstructure Engineering And Stress-Transfer Mechanics, Pranjal Nautiyal
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Lightweight metals, such as Aluminum, Magnesium and Titanium, are receiving widespread attention for manufacturing agile structures. However, the mechanical strength of these metals and their alloys fall short of structural steels, curtailing their applicability in engineering applications where superior load-bearing ability is required. There is a need to effectively augment the deformation- and failure-resistance of these metals without compromising their density advantage.
This dissertation explores the mechanical reinforcement of the aforementioned lightweight metal matrices by utilizing Boron Nitride Nanotube (BNNT), a 1D nanomaterial with extraordinary mechanical properties. The nanotubes are found to resist thermo-oxidative transformations up to ~750°C, establishing their …
Nanoelectronic Applications Of Magnetoelectric Nanostructures, Ping Wang
Nanoelectronic Applications Of Magnetoelectric Nanostructures, Ping Wang
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The greatly increased interest in magnetoelectric materials over the last decade is due to their potential to enable next-generation multifunctional nanostructures required for revolutionizing applications spanning from energy-efficient information processing to medicine. Magnetoelectric nanomaterials offer a unique way to use a voltage to control the electron spin and, reciprocally, to use remotely controlled magnetic fields to access local intrinsic electric fields. The magnetoelectric coefficient is the most critical indicator for the magnetoelectric coupling in these nanostructures. To realize the immense potential of these materials, it is necessary to maximize the coefficient. Therefore, the goal of this PhD thesis study was …
Novel Passive Rfid Temperature Sensors Using Liquid Crystal Elastomers, Yousuf Shafiq
Novel Passive Rfid Temperature Sensors Using Liquid Crystal Elastomers, Yousuf Shafiq
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
When transporting perishable foods in the Cold Supply Chain (CSC), it is essential that they are maintained in a controlled temperature environment (typically from -1° to 10°C) to minimize spoilage. Fresh-food products, such as, meats, fruits, and vegetables, experience discoloration and loss of nutrients when exposed to high-temperatures. Also, medicines, such as, insulin and vaccines, can lose potency if they are not maintained at the appropriate temperatures. Consequently, the CSC is critical to the growth of global trade and to the worldwide availability of food and health supplies; especially, when considering that the retail food market consists mostly (approximately 65%) …
Mechanical Behavior Of Ternary Metallic Glasses And Their Composites, Xue Liang
Mechanical Behavior Of Ternary Metallic Glasses And Their Composites, Xue Liang
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The vast demands for advanced materials have been putting tremendous pressure on materials scientists and engineers to discover and produce novel lighter and stiffer materials. This dissertation is devoted to the development and fundamental understanding of the strength and the structures within Aluminum ternary metallic glasses (MGs) and their composites, which have a low density and promising high strength. The dissertation focuses on the following content: The multi-objective optimization algorithm predicted the Al16.5Ni8Ce75.5 ternary metallic glass composition with an improved glass-forming ability (supercooled liquid region ∆����=29K), based on the provided dataset. Inoue Criteria can predict …
Graphene Foam Reinforced Shape Memory Polymer Epoxy Composites, Adeyinka Idowu
Graphene Foam Reinforced Shape Memory Polymer Epoxy Composites, Adeyinka Idowu
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Shape memory polymer (SMP) epoxy has received growing interest due to its facile processing, low density, and high recoverable strain. Despite these positive attributes, SMP epoxy has drawbacks such as slow recovery rate, and inferior mechanical properties. The slow recovery rate restricts the use of SMP epoxy as a functional structure.
The aim of the present work is to explore the capabilities of three-dimensional (3D) graphene foam (GrF) and graphene nanoplatelet (GNP) as reinforcements in SMP epoxy to overcome their slow recovery and improve the mechanical properties. GrF and GNP based SMP epoxy composites are fabricated by mold-casting approach and …
Lithium-Ion Hybrid Capacitor Devices: Towards High-Performance Electrochemical Capacitive Energy Storage, Ebenezer Dotun Adelowo
Lithium-Ion Hybrid Capacitor Devices: Towards High-Performance Electrochemical Capacitive Energy Storage, Ebenezer Dotun Adelowo
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Hybridization of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and electrochemical capacitors (ECs) at electrode level can potentially provide high-performance capacitive energy storage having a good combination of high energy density, high power density, and moderate cycling longevity. Lithium-ion hybrid capacitor (LIHC) system consisting of a battery-type anode and a capacitor-type cathode represents an attractive hybridization approach aimed at bridging the performance gap between the two energy storage systems. The application of such energy storage system may extend the functionalities of many electronic devices.
In this dissertation, different LIHC configurations were designed and evaluated. An LIHC device comprising electrostatically sprayed reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-based …
Towards Stable Electrochemical Sensing For Wearable Wound Monitoring, Sohini Roychoudhury
Towards Stable Electrochemical Sensing For Wearable Wound Monitoring, Sohini Roychoudhury
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Wearable biosensing has the tremendous advantage of providing point-of-care diagnosis and convenient therapy. In this research, methods to stabilize the electrochemical sensing response from detection of target biomolecules, Uric Acid (UA) and Xanthine, closely linked to wound healing, have been investigated. Different kinds of materials have been explored to address such detection from a wearable, healing platform. Electrochemical sensing modalities have been implemented in the detection of purine metabolites, UA and Xanthine, in the physiologically relevant ranges of the respective biomarkers. A correlation can be drawn between the concentrations of these bio-analytes and wound severity, thus offering probable quantitative insights …
Boron Nitride Nanotube Reinforced Titanium Composite With Controlled Interfacial Reactions By Spark Plasma Sintering, Jenniffer Bustillos
Boron Nitride Nanotube Reinforced Titanium Composite With Controlled Interfacial Reactions By Spark Plasma Sintering, Jenniffer Bustillos
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
In this study, Boron Nitride Nanotube (BNNT) reinforced Titanium matrix composites are synthesized by Spark Plasma Sintering. Two main challenges directly affecting the mechanical performance of BNNT-metal matrix composites are addressed:(i) Homogenous dispersion of high surface energy BNNTs, and (ii) Controlling interfacial reactions at the metal/nanotube interface. High-energy ultrasonication induced dispersion resulted in the functionalization of BNNTs by -OH radicals proving its suitability over surfactant assisted dispersion routes. The sintering of Ti (99% relative density) was achieved at 50% less processing temperature than those used in conventional sintering to minimize interfacial reactions when reinforced with BNNTs. The reduction of temperatures …
Spark Plasma Sintering Of 2d Nitride And Carbide Based Ceramics, Archana Loganathan
Spark Plasma Sintering Of 2d Nitride And Carbide Based Ceramics, Archana Loganathan
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have stimulated significant interest among materials community due to a wide variety of application ranging from functional to structural properties. Boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS), boron-carbon-nitride (BCN), and MXene (Mn+1Xn, transition metal carbides, nitrides or carbonitrides) belongs to 2D materials family with van der Waals bonding between the layers. The research on synthesis and properties of BNNS, BCN and MXene have been predominantly explored for single- or multi-layered 2D nanosheets. In this study, the focus is to synthesize bulk layered BNNS and BCN using single or multilayered 2D nanomaterials by spark plasma sintering (SPS). …
Mesoscale Ceramic Cylindrical Ion Trap Mass Analyzers For In Situ Sample Analysis, Patrick Roman
Mesoscale Ceramic Cylindrical Ion Trap Mass Analyzers For In Situ Sample Analysis, Patrick Roman
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
As wireless network devices and IOT connectivity develop, the application and demand for small, low power, in situ sensors and instruments will expand. There are continuous efforts in the miniaturization of sensors and scientific instrument systems for conventional to field deployable and rugged hand held units for personal use to extreme harsh environment applications. This work investigates mesoscale cylindrical ion trap (CIT) mass analyzer design and the benefits of CITs realized via additive manufactured metalized ceramic material systems for improved ion signal, low power performance, and extended dynamic range. Rugged monolithic miniature mass spectrometer ceramic CIT chips have been produced …
The Effect Of Proteome And Lipidome On The Behavior Of Membrane Bound Systems In Thermally-Assisted Acoustophoresis, Elnaz Mirtaheri
The Effect Of Proteome And Lipidome On The Behavior Of Membrane Bound Systems In Thermally-Assisted Acoustophoresis, Elnaz Mirtaheri
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Changes in the biomechanical properties of cells accompanying the development of various pathological conditions have been increasingly reported as biomarkers for various diseases, including cancers. In cancer cells, the membrane properties have been altered compared to their healthy counterparts primarily due to proteomic and lipidomic dysregulations conferred by the underlying pathology. The separation and selective recovery of these cells or extracellular vesicles secreted from such cells is of high diagnostic and prognostic value.
In this dissertation, the research builds on thermally-assisted acoustophoresis technique which was developed in our laboratory for the separation of vesicles of the same size, charge and …
Multivariate Analysis For The Quantification Of Transdermal Volatile Organic Compounds In Humans By Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell System, Ahmed Hasnain Jalal
Multivariate Analysis For The Quantification Of Transdermal Volatile Organic Compounds In Humans By Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell System, Ahmed Hasnain Jalal
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
In this research, a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) sensor was investigated for specific detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for point-of-care (POC) diagnosis of the physiological conditions of humans. A PEMFC is an electrochemical transducer that converts chemical energy into electrical energy. A Redox reaction takes place at its electrodes whereas the volatile biomolecules (e.g. ethanol) are oxidized at the anode and ambient oxygen is reduced at the cathode. The compounds which were the focus of this investigation were ethanol (C2H5OH) and isoflurane (C3H2ClF5O), but theoretically, the sensor …
Electrochemical Behaviors Of The Electrodes For Proton Conducting Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (It-Sofc), Shichen Sun
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Proton conducting intermediate temperature (600oC-400oC) solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFC) have many potential advantages for clean and efficient power generation from readily available hydrocarbon fuels. However, it still has many unsolved problems, especially on the anode where the fuel got oxidized and the cathode where oxygen got reduced. In this study, for the anode, the effects of hydrogen sulfite (H2S) and carbon dioxide (CO2) as fuel contaminants were studied on the nickel (Ni) based cermet anode of proton conducting IT-SOFC using proton conducting electrolyte of BaZr0.1Ce0.7Y0.1Yb0.1O3 (BZCYYb). Both low-ppm level H2S and low-percentage level CO2 caused similar poisoning effects on …
The Catalytic Performance Of Lithium Oxygen Battery Cathodes, Neha Chawla
The Catalytic Performance Of Lithium Oxygen Battery Cathodes, Neha Chawla
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
High energy density batteries have garnered much attention in recent years due to their demand in electric vehicles. Lithium-oxygen (Li-O2) batteries are becoming some of the most promising energy storage and conversion technologies due to their ultra-high energy density. They are still in the infancy stage of development and there are many challenges needing to be overcome before their practical commercial application. Some of these challenges include low round-trip efficiency, lower than theoretical capacity, and poor rechargeability. Most of these issued stem from the poor catalytic performance of the cathode that leads to a high overpotential of the battery. In …
Poly (Ionic Liquid) Based Electrolyte For Lithium Battery Application, Meer N. Safa
Poly (Ionic Liquid) Based Electrolyte For Lithium Battery Application, Meer N. Safa
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The demand for electric vehicles is increasing rapidly as the world is preparing for a fossil fuel-free future in the automotive field. Lithium battery technologies are the most effective options to replace fossil fuels due to their higher energy densities. However, safety remains a major concern in using lithium as the anode, and the development of non-volatile, non-flammable, high conductivity electrolytes is of great importance. In this dissertation, a gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) consisting of ionic liquid, lithium salt, and a polymer has been developed for their application in lithium batteries. A comparative study between GPE and ionic liquid electrolyte …
Thermodynamic Evaluation And Modeling Of Grade 91 Alloy And Its Secondary Phases Through Calphad Approach, Andrew Logan Smith Mr.
Thermodynamic Evaluation And Modeling Of Grade 91 Alloy And Its Secondary Phases Through Calphad Approach, Andrew Logan Smith Mr.
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Grade 91 (Gr.91) is a common structural material used in boiler applications and is favored due to its high temperature creep strength and oxidation resistance. Under cyclic stresses, the material will experience creep deformation eventually causing the propagation of type IV cracks within its heat-affected-zone (HAZ) which can be a major problem under short-term and long-term applications. In this study, we aim to improve this premature failure by performing a computational thermodynamic study through the Calculation of Phase Diagram (CALPHAD) approach. Under this approach, we have provided a baseline study as well as simulations based on additional alloying elements such …
Synthesis & Fundamental Formation Mechanism Study Of High Temperature & Ultrahigh Temperature Ceramics, Paniz Foroughi
Synthesis & Fundamental Formation Mechanism Study Of High Temperature & Ultrahigh Temperature Ceramics, Paniz Foroughi
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Borides and carbides of tantalum and hafnium are of great interest due to their ultrahigh temperature applications. Properties of these ceramics including oxidation resistance and mechanical properties might be further improved through solid solution/composite formation. Synthesis of single-phase TaxHf1-xC and TaxHf1-xB2 solid solution powders including nanopowders via carbothermal reduction (CTR) is complicated due to noticeable difference in reactivity of parent oxides with carbon, and also the low solubility of those oxides in each other. Moreover, for TaC-HfC system the solid solution may go through phase separation due to the presence of …
Synthesis, Processing, And Fundamental Phase Formation Study Of Czts Films For Solar Cell Applications, Osama Awadallah
Synthesis, Processing, And Fundamental Phase Formation Study Of Czts Films For Solar Cell Applications, Osama Awadallah
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Copper zinc tin sulfide (Cu2ZnSnS4 or CZTS) kesterite compound has attracted much attention in the last years as a new abundant, low cost, and environmentally benign material with desirable optoelectronic properties for Photovoltaic (PV) thin film solar cell applications. Among various synthesis routes for CZTS thin films, sol-gel processing is one of the most attractive routes to obtain CZTS films with superior quality and low cost.
In this study, sol-gel sulfurization process parameters for CZTS thin films were systematically investigated to identify the proper process window. In addition, temperature dependent Raman spectroscopy was employed to monitor the …
Reconfigurable Antennas Using Liquid Crystalline Elastomers, John Gibson
Reconfigurable Antennas Using Liquid Crystalline Elastomers, John Gibson
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This dissertation demonstrates the design of reversibly self-morphing novel liquid crystalline elastomer (LCE) antennas that can dynamically change electromagnetic performance in response to temperature. This change in performance can be achieved by programming the shape change of stimuli-responsive (i.e., temperature-responsive) LCEs, and using these materials as substrates for reconfigurable antennas. Existing reconfigurable antennas rely on external circuitry such as Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS) switches, pin diodes, and shape memory alloys (SMAs) to reconfigure their performance. Antennas using MEMS or diodes exhibit low efficiency due to the losses from these components. Also, antennas based on SMAs can change their performance only once as …
Thermodynamic Investigation Of La0.8sr0.2mno3±Δ Cathode, Including The Prediction Of Defect Chemistry, Electrical Conductivity And Thermo-Mechanical Properties, Shadi Darvish
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Fundamental thermodynamic investigations have been carried out regarding the phase equilibria of La0.8Sr0.2MnO3±δ (LSM), a cathode of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), utilizing the CALculation of PHAse Diagram (CALPHAD) approach. The assessed thermodynamic databases developed for LSM perovskite in contact with YSZ fluorite and the other species have been discussed. The application of computational thermodynamics to the cathode is comprehensively explained in detail, including the defect chemistry analysis as well as the quantitative Brouwer diagrams, electronic conductivity, cathode/electrolyte interface stability, thermomechanical properties of the cathode and the impact of gas impurities, such as CO …
Hybrid Electrochemical Capacitors: Materials, Optimization, And Miniaturization, Richa Agrawal
Hybrid Electrochemical Capacitors: Materials, Optimization, And Miniaturization, Richa Agrawal
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
With the ever-advancing technology, there is an incessant need for reliable electrochemical energy storage (EES) components that can provide desired energy and power. At the forefront of EES systems are electrochemical capacitors (ECs), also known as supercapacitors that typically have higher power and superior cycle longevity but lower energy densities than their battery counterparts. One of the routes to achieve higher energy density for ECs is using the hybrid EC configuration, which typically utilizes a redox electrode coupled with a counter double-layer type electrode.
In this dissertation, both scale-up (coin-cell type) as well as scale-down (on-chip miniaturized) hybrid ECs were …
Effect Of Ultrasonic Treatment On The Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Al6061 And Composite, Ana S. Exime
Effect Of Ultrasonic Treatment On The Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Al6061 And Composite, Ana S. Exime
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
In this study, the effect of ultrasonic treatment (UST) parameters such as amplitude, sonication time, and melt temperature on microstructure and microhardness of Al 6061 alloy is evaluated. The effect of UST on the dispersion of tungsten disulfide (WS2) and carbon nanotubes (CNT) as reinforcement particles in Al 6061 during casting is also studied. The cast Al 6061 with UST demonstrated 32% grain size reduction and 8% increase in the microhardness for optimum processing conditions. The cavitation process induced by UST is responsible for the refinement in microstructure and increase of hardness by enhancing the degassing and nucleation …
Thermodynamic Investigation Of Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (Ysz) System, Mohammad Asadikiya
Thermodynamic Investigation Of Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (Ysz) System, Mohammad Asadikiya
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) system has been extensively studied because of its critical applications, like solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), oxygen sensors, and jet engines. However, there are still important questions that need to be answered and significant thermodynamic information that needs to be provided for this system. There is no predictive tool for the ionic conductivity of the cubic-YSZ (c-YSZ), as an electrolyte in SOFCs. In addition, no quantitative diagram is available regarding the oxygen ion mobility in c-YSZ, which is highly effective on its ionic conductivity. Moreover, there is no applicable phase stability diagram for the nano-YSZ, which …
Hybrid Polymer Electrolyte For Lithium-Oxygen Battery Application, Amir Chamaani
Hybrid Polymer Electrolyte For Lithium-Oxygen Battery Application, Amir Chamaani
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The transition from fossil fuels to renewable resources has created more demand for energy storage devices. Lithium-oxygen (Li-O2) batteries have attracted much attention due to their high theoretical energy densities. They, however, are still in their infancy and several fundamental challenges remain to be addressed. Advanced analytical techniques have revealed that all components of a Li-O2 battery undergo undesirable degradation during discharge/charge cycling, contributing to reduced cyclability. Despite many attempts to minimize the anode and cathode degradation, the electrolyte remains as the leading cause for rapid capacity fading and poor cyclability in Li-O2 batteries. In this …