Abstract
The substantial demand for electronic devices, electric vehicles, and automotive applications in contemporary society has garnered the interest of numerous stakeholders in energy storage technologies. Proton batteries are considered an innovative energy storage technology for the future because of their fast proton diffusion kinetics. In response to the growing need for environmentally friendly and economically viable energy storage solutions, solid-state batteries (SSBs) have attracted a lot of attention. By reducing the risk of leakage and volatility, solid-state batteries (SSBs) provide a superior, safer alternative to traditional liquid-based systems. This makes them ideal for use in portable and flexible electronics. This paper will present the preparation and characterization of various composite films consisting of Gellan gum (GG) and Ammonium Thiocyanate (ATC) using distinct characterization techniques. The study employs Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and provides comprehensive optimization analyses for materials intended for proton battery applications utilizing Response Surface Methodology (RSM). According to the characterization techniques and RSM, the optimum composition was 1.2:0.5 (gellan gum: ammonium thiocyanate). It shows the sharpest and most intense peaks overall, has the highest crystallinity, and has the most pronounced and distinct spectrum characteristics, indicating the greatest extent of gel formation and molecular intricacy. Its film efficacy remains almost flat regardless of reaction time.