Next-Generation Polymer Composites for Green Energy Production and Storage
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 376
Special Issue Editors
2. Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences, School of Engineering, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia
Interests: fibre composites—design and analysis; smart materials and structures; shape memory polymers; fibre optic sensors; FBG sensors; supercapacitor composites; nano composites and nano technology; fatigue, fracture, and damage mechanics; static and dynamics analysis of structures; engineering design—solid modelling and finite element analysis; structural health monitoring
2. Centre for Future Materials, Institute of Advanced Engineering and Space Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia
Interests: composites; smart materials and structures; optical fibre sensing; manufacturing
2. Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences, School of Engineering, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia
Interests: engineered composite materials and structures; smart materials and structures; novel methodologies in composite manufacturing; cure kinetics; optical fibre sensing; engineering design—solid modelling and finite element analysis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymer composites have captured the attention of researchers and industries alike due to their exceptional properties and versatile applications, particularly in addressing global energy challenges. These materials, characterised by their lightweight structures, tuneable functionalities, and mechanical robustness, hold immense potential for revolutionising the fields of green energy production and energy storage. Recent advancements in advanced polymer systems, eco-friendly polymers, and sandwich composite designs have opened new pathways for sustainable energy solutions and renewable energy technologies. By integrating innovative materials with emerging technologies, polymer composites are laying the foundation for more efficient, durable, and environmentally responsible energy systems.
This Special Issue aims to bring together pioneering research on polymer composites tailored for green energy applications. Contributions are invited in areas such as the design, synthesis, and characterisation of advanced polymer systems; the development of renewable, biodegradable, and recyclable eco-friendly polymers; and innovations in multifunctional sandwich composites for energy efficiency and mechanical performance. Additionally, we welcome theoretical and computational studies on the constitutive modelling of energy storage composites, as well as experimental and simulation-based approaches to understanding the behaviour of these materials under various conditions.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Polymer Composites and Advanced Polymer Systems: Design, synthesis, and characterisation of polymer matrices and reinforcements for energy applications.
- Eco-Friendly Polymers: Utilisation of renewable, biodegradable, or recyclable polymers in green energy systems.
- Sandwich Composites: Development and analysis of multifunctional composites for enhanced energy efficiency and mechanical performance.
- Theory and Constitutive Modelling: Theoretical advancements and computational modelling of energy storage composites and polymer systems for predicting performance and optimising design.
- Energy Storage Composites and Structural Supercapacitors: Innovations in polymer-based materials for batteries, supercapacitors, and hydrogen storage.
- Renewable Energy Technologies and Green Energy: Applications of polymer composites in solar cells, wind turbines, and other renewable energy systems.
- Sustainable Energy Solutions: Lifecycle assessments, environmental impact studies, and degradation mechanisms in energy-relevant polymer composites.
We invite original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and theoretical contributions that align with the scope of this Special Issue. Submissions should address challenges and solutions in polymer composite technologies, fostering advancements in sustainable energy production and storage. We are excited to showcase high-quality research that advances the development of next-generation polymer composites for green energy production and storage, contributing significantly to a more sustainable future.
Dr. Jayantha Epaarachchi
Dr. Madhubhashitha Herath
Guest Editors
Dr. Janitha Jeewantha
Guest Editors Assistant
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Keywords
- polymer composites
- advanced polymer systems
- eco-friendly polymers
- sandwich composite
- theory and constitutive modelling
- energy storage composites
- green energy
- renewable energy technologies
- sustainable energy solutions
- structural supercapacitors
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