Recent Advances in Polymers for Rechargeable Batteries

Dear Colleagues,

Rechargeable batteries are widely used as power sources in portable electrical devices, electric vehicles, grid storage stations, etc. However, high-performance rechargeable batteries with a high safety, large energy density, long cycling life, and quick charge rate are still required. As a necessary component in the rechargeable batteries (e.g., binder, separator, solid-state electrolytes, or coating layer on the active electrode particle), polymers play an important role in improving battery performance. This Special Issue focuses on the recent advances in the development or applications of novel polymer materials for high-performance rechargeable batteries ,such as lithium-ion batteries, zinc-ion batteries and supercapacitors. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the abovementioned themes.

We are looking forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Lehao Liu
Prof. Dr. Weihua Chen
Dr. Chuanyin Xiong
Guest Editors

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