Gels for Efficient Energy Storage and Conversion
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Analysis and Characterization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editor
Interests: gels; electrochemical energy storage; nanocatalysts; recovery and purification of rare & precious metals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Gels, a remarkable class of soft materials, have garnered considerable attention in recent decades due to their versatile applications in advancing energy storage and conversion technologies. These materials exhibit exceptional potential across diverse domains, including batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, water electrolysis systems, solar cells, and catalysis-driven energy conversion processes. This Special Issue titled "Gels for Efficient Energy Storage and Conversion" aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for researchers to highlight groundbreaking research and share critical insights into the design, synthesis, and functionalization of gel-based materials in energy storage and conversion.
The aim of this Special Issue is to explore various aspects of gel design, including the rational design and synthesis of gels, structure–performance regulation, dynamic behaviors, mechanistic studies, and advanced characterization and computational modeling. We encourage the submission of contributions exploring the innovative characterization of gels, elucidating the correlation between molecular self-assembly and mechanical and electrical properties, and exploring their potential applications in energy storage and conversion fields.
Authors can submit research articles, reviews, and perspectives that address challenges and advancements in gel design, from fundamental principles to application-oriented functionalization. Both theoretical and experimental studies are welcome. Researchers from diverse disciplines are encouraged to participate in this interdisciplinary exploration and strengthen knowledge exchange to foster a deeper understanding and inspire innovative and broad applications of gel-based materials for carbon-zero energy systems.
Prof. Dr. Kun Luo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- gels
- soft materials
- energy storage and conversion
- batteries
- supercapacitors
- fuel cells
- water electrolysis systems
- solar cells
- catalysis-driven research
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