Polymer Gels in Electrochemistry
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Chemistry and Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2024) | Viewed by 4434
Special Issue Editors
Interests: photopolymerization; polymer electrolytes - synthesis and application; ionogels; hydrogels; statistical analysis; kinetic of photopolymerization
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Interests: photopolymerization; nanocomposites; hybrid polymeric materials; solid-state electrolytes; polymer gels; photocurable coatings; biomaterials; polymers in pharmacy
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Interests: polymers; star polymer; ATRP; chemical physic; polymerization kinetics; photopolymerization; biopolymers; drug delivery systems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Electrolytes play a crucial role in energy storage devices such as batteries and supercapacitors. However, the use of liquid electrolytes leads to the possibility of their leakage. In turn, solid electrolytes ensure safety and high mechanical properties, but at the same time, have a very low conductivity. Therefore, gel electrolytes seem to be the solution. They present high ionic conductivity while remaining solid and preventing leakage. Thanks to the considerable modification possibilities regarding their composition, it is possible to regulate their ionic conductivity and mechanical properties depending on the requirements. Therefore, there is great potential for their application in energy storage devices. Depending on the nature of the applied electrolyte, it is possible to synthesize the hydrogels containing a water solution of different salts, ionogels containing ionic liquids and organogels containing salt dissolved in organic solvents. Each group of gel electrolytes is characterized by different properties and could be use in different electrochemical applications.
Dr. Piotr Gajewski
Dr. Agnieszka Marcinkowska
Dr. Katarzyna Szcześniak
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- gel electrolytes
- polymer electrolytes
- ionogels
- hydrogels
- organogels
- ionic conductivity
- batteries
- supercapacitors
- solid-state electrochemical devices
- polyelectrolyte gels
- electrochemical energy storage
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