Conducting Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

A general concept related to polymers is their insulating ability. There are countless uses for polymers in daily life. However, the transformation of these insulating materials into conducting ones was revolutionary. Polymers can be made conductive by the introduction of different impurities such as metal or metal oxides to their structure either as fillers or as a part of their structure. There is another class of conducting polymers known as intrinsically conducting polymers or conjugated polymers. These polymers have the ability to have an insulator-to-conductor transition through doping. Conductive polymers are indeed considered as materials of the 21st century owing to their low synthesis cost, good mechanical properties, and extraordinary potential for applications in a wide field of technology. In this context, this Special Issue aims to collect work underway in the field of conducting polymers. Contributions are welcome on the synthesis strategies, utilization of different techniques to characterize these materials, and ultimately, their applications in various fields of life. Review articles on the subject are also warmly welcomed as they are the best way to give the readers an overview of the research performed so far in the field of conducting polymers.   

Dr. Salma Bilal
Guest Editor

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