Gel Electrolytes and Supercapacitors
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Chemistry and Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: advanced materials for Li- and Na-ion batteries; materials characterization; Li–air batteries; electrocatalysts; gel electrolytes; electrochemistry; nanomaterials; polymeric materials; X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS); ultra-small-angle X-ray scattering; X-ray nano-imaging
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue aims to address the growing interest and advancements in gel electrolyte technologies for energy storage applications. Gel electrolytes stand at the forefront of innovation due to their unique properties that combine the high ionic conductivity of liquid electrolytes with the mechanical stability of solid-state systems. This Special Issue seeks to explore the latest research, challenges, and breakthroughs in the development, characterization, and application of gel electrolytes for enhancing the performance and safety of batteries and supercapacitors.
This Special Issue will cover a comprehensive range of topics including, but not limited to, the synthesis of novel gel electrolyte materials, their electrochemical properties, and their integration into various energy storage devices. Emphasis will be placed on sustainable materials, fabrication methods, and the role of gel electrolytes in improving the energy density, power density, cycle life, and thermal stability of batteries and supercapacitors.
The present Special Issue aims to serve as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals seeking to advance the field of electrochemical energy storage systems.
Dr. Mobinul Islam
Prof. Dr. Andrey Dobrynin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- gel electrolytes
- energy storage
- batteries
- supercapacitors
- ionic conductivity
- electrochemical stability
- sustainable materials
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