Gel Polymer Electrolytes for Energy Storage
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 174
Special Issue Editors
Interests: energy conversion and storage; electrochemistry; functional nanomaterials; aqueous/hydrogel batteries; nanogenerators
Interests: chemical sensors; biosensors; polymer modified electrodes; colloidal composite sensitive films; nanocomposite materials and nanoelectrochemistry
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue on “Gel Polymer Electrolytes for Energy Storage” is dedicated to recent developments from theoretical and fundamental aspects to the synthesis, characterization, and applications of gel polymer electrolytes. Within this context, a broad range of subjects, including ionic conductivity, mechanical properties, electrochemical stability, and applications in various energy storage devices will be discussed.
Gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) are advanced polymer systems whose properties are influenced by the nature of the polymer matrix, the type and concentration of the electrolyte, and the interactions between polymer chains and ions. Due to the complexity of these interactions, understanding these materials has been a gradual process despite their critical role in the development of efficient and safe energy storage devices. In practical applications, GPEs are used in batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells, where they enhance device performance by providing high ionic conductivity and mechanical stability. The precise control of the molecular structure and composition of GPEs enables their use in a wide range of technological applications, offering improvements in energy density, safety, and longevity of energy storage systems.
Since it is impossible to cover all aspects of gel polymer electrolyte science in one issue, this Special Issue will include a few representative examples, illustrating the multifaceted nature of the gel polymer electrolyte problem. It is hoped that the topics will stimulate new research and discoveries in the field of gel polymer electrolytes for energy storage.
Dr. Peiyuan Guan
Prof. Dr. Shengshui Hu
Dr. Zhemi Xu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- gel polymer electrolytes
- energy storage
- ionic conductivity
- mechanical properties
- electrochemical stability
- batteries, supercapacitors and fuel cells
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