Polymers, Polymer Composite Membranes and Electrolyte
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Analysis and Characterization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2022) | Viewed by 147
Special Issue Editors
2. Research Centre for Synthesis and Catalysis, Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa
3. Centre for Nanomaterials Science Research, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Interests: polymer; polymer composite; electrolyte; nanomaterials; organic–inorganic hybrid membrane; conductive polymers; energy storage; polymeric host materials; interphase layers
Interests: energy storage; zinc-based batteries; electrochemical processes
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Energy security has become a critical research area in the world due to the increasing population and advancements in technology. Most energy storage and conversion devices contain an electrolyte in their heart. This is why researchers around the electrolyte have been the subject of discussion in the energy storage field due to its role in the production/storage of energy/electricity. Electrolytes are used across the energy field, from fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, electrolyzers and so forth. Solid polymer electrolytes/solid conductive nanomaterials have been seen as a potential alternative to liquid electrolytes across all these devices due to their fast ion transfer and prolonged lifetime capability. This is still part of the discussion of whether solid electrolytes are to replace liquid electrolytes. This Special Issue aims to report the recent progress and continue the conversation regarding the development of polymer and other types of electrolytes which can be applied in (but not limited to) fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, electrolyzers. Furthermore, polymeric host materials and interphase layers are covered. Original research articles and reviews contributed to computational/experimental advancements are welcome.
Dr. Phumlani Msomi
Dr. Soorathep Kheawhom
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymer
- polymer composite
- electrolyte
- nanomaterials
- organic–inorganic hybrid membrane
- conductive polymers
- energy storage
- polymeric host materials
- interphase layers
