Functionalized Polymeric Composites for Energy Conversion Systems, Optoelectronic and Biomedical Applications

Dear Colleagues,

The functionalised and modified polymer electrolyte membrane and its composite materials have widely played a significant role in the development of advanced science and technologies in energy storage and conversion devices, biomaterials, optoelectronics, etc. and they are constantly increasing and expanding over every field of technology. Modern polymer technology can enable the precise control of polymer morphology, which satisfies the required performance in high-technology devices. Besides, polymers are complex materials that are useful candidates for sensor and biomedical applications. The polymer composites are alternatives to classical chemicals which consist of high efficiency, precision, and suitability. One of the most significant characters of the polymer composite has reduced stiffness in comparison to the glass fibre, that means that it can be used in a wide range of sensor and biomedical industries. Hence, the latest developments of polymeric materials pave the way to produce an inexpensive and dependable sensor and biomedical systems arranged for industrial application. Furthermore, sustainable polymer technology is expected to reach new scientific fields, as well as the development of existing industries in the future. Thus, we want to highlight the efforts of researchers who have contributed to recent development in various fields based on modern polymer technology as the aims of this Topic Collection.

The topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Synthesis and characterization of conductive polymers.
• Advanced organic-inorganic composite materials for application to electrochemical devices.
• Composite materials based on hydrocarbon membranes, including modelling for energy device application.
• Polymer electrolyte membrane for water electrolysis and fuel cell application.
• Polymer electrolyte for energy storage and conversion applications.
• Functional polymer for electrochemical applications.
• Functionalized polymers for antimicrobial, anticancer and tissue engineering applications.
• Polymeric materials for sensors applications, including chemosensors, gas sensors, etc.

Dr. Kyu Ha Lee
Dr. Palanisamy Ravichandiran
Dr. Shanmugam Ramakrishnan
Dr. Ji Young Chu
Collection Editors

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