Advanced Polymer-Based Materials for Energy Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2025 | Viewed by 33
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymer; energy material
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the face of growing threats related to climate change, innovations in the field of energy are more necessary than ever before. Advanced polymers can play a crucial role in the necessary transformation across various energy technologies, such as lithium-ion batteries, solar cells, wind turbines, supercapacitors, and fuel cells. These polymers can contribute by reducing the costs of renewable energy production, increasing energy efficiency, improving the durability and reliability of energy devices, and developing more compact and lightweight energy systems. For example, conductive polymers can enhance the efficiency of solar cells, while advanced polymer membranes can increase the performance of fuel cells. This, in turn, leads to lower energy consumption and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The pursuit of innovative and sustainable solutions in the field of polymer materials for energy can have a far-reaching positive impact on the environment, the economy, and the quality of life of communities around the world, contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals. The aim of this Special Issue is not only to gather and publish the latest research in this area but, above all, to stimulate the necessary energy transformation. We invite all scientists to share their knowledge and experiences to collectively contribute to creating a sustainable and secure energy future.
Dr. Gabriela Berkowicz-Płatek
Dr. Anna Marzec
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- conducting polymers
- solar cells
- fuel cells
- proton exchange membranes (PEMs)
- organic photovoltaics (OPVs)
- polymer electrolytes
- energy storage devices
- supercapacitors
- polymer-based batteries
- polymer nanocomposites
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