Innovative Polymers for Next-Generation Batteries
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Innovation of Polymer Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 71
Special Issue Editors
Interests: flexible and stretchable polymers; composite materials; mechanics of materials; theoretical models of polymer composites
Interests: fiber reinforced plastics; mechanical metamaterials; polymer metamaterial; thin-walled structures; constitutive model of materials
Interests: conductive polymer; polymer electrolyte; X-ray scattering; material characterization; organic thermoelectric; secondary ion battery
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in innovative polymers for next-generation batteries have revolutionized energy storage technologies. These polymers are designed to enhance battery performance by addressing key challenges such as energy density, safety, and lifespan. Key innovative fields include the following: 1. Conductive polymers: these materials improve charge transport within batteries, boosting efficiency and reducing internal resistance. 2. Flexible and stretchable polymers: these enable batteries to be incorporated into flexible devices like wearables and foldable electronics, expanding their applicability. 3. Polymer metamaterials: metaengineering creates polymers with increased surface area and improved mechanical strength, enhancing battery performance. 4. Self-healing polymers: these are materials capable of autonomously repairing damage, increasing battery durability and reliability over multiple charge cycles.
I believe that this Special Issue on battery technologies is crucial for the future of electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy storage solutions.
Dr. Hao Liu
Dr. Changfang Zhao
Dr. Peng Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- conductive polymers
- flexible and stretchable polymers
- polymer metamaterials
- self-healing polymers
