Gel-Based Materials for Energy Storage
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 September 2026 | Viewed by 531
Special Issue Editors
Interests: supercapacitors; thin-film solar cells; copper; chalcopyrite; electrochromism
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: supercapacitors; thin-film solar cells; copper; chalcopyrite; electrochromism
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid growth of renewable energy technologies and portable electronics has intensified the global demand for advanced energy storage systems that are safe, sustainable, and efficient. Among the various strategies, gel-based materials have emerged as highly promising candidates due to their unique combination of solid-like mechanical stability and liquid-like ionic conductivity. Their tunable structures, flexibility, and compatibility with diverse electrochemical systems make them ideal for next-generation batteries, supercapacitors, and hybrid energy devices.
This Special Issue, “Gel-Based Materials for Energy Storage”, aims to highlight the latest progress in the design, synthesis, and application of gel electrolytes, gel-based electrodes, and multifunctional hybrid gels. We welcome contributions that address fundamental mechanisms of ion transport, interfacial chemistry, and electrochemical performance, as well as studies exploring innovative fabrication methods, sustainable materials, and device integration strategies. Special attention will be given to works demonstrating enhanced safety, flexibility, and scalability of gel-based systems for practical applications.
By bringing together state-of-the-art research, this Special Issue seeks to provide a platform for advancing gel-assisted energy storage technologies and inspiring new directions in materials design. We invite both original research articles and comprehensive reviews that reflect the dynamic growth of this exciting field.
Dr. Pritam J. Morankar
Prof. Dr. Chanwook Jeon
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- gel electrolytes
- energy storage materials
- supercapacitors
- rechargeable batteries
- flexible energy devices
- electrochemical energy storage
- sustainable materials
- hybrid gel systems
- ion transport mechanisms
- next-generation energy technologies
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