Advanced Flexible Membranes for Next-Generation Electrochemical Energy Devices
A special issue of Membranes (ISSN 2077-0375). This special issue belongs to the section "Membrane Applications for Energy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2024 | Viewed by 4959
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Interests: batteries; fuel cells; membranes; AI and machine learning; ALD
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Dear Colleagues,
High-performance and robust membranes/separators are needed for the variety of electrochemical energy devices (EEDs). Depending on the type of EED, the design attributes and desired characteristics of an ideal membrane will vary. In particular, for next-generation EEDs (e.g., solid-state lithium batteries, metal–air batteries, hybrid flow batteries, and Li–CO2 batteries), the development of highly conductive, selective, and stable membranes with high mechanical flexibility is of significant importance. Furthermore, some of these EEDs may need to be designed for portable/wearable electronics, which further limits the design domain for such membranes.
Polymeric and hybrid polymer–ceramic membranes are usually very attractive choices for these classes of electrochemical energy storage/conversion devices. Not only does the polymer structure provide a tunable design framework, but the electrochemical and mechanical properties of these membranes can also be precisely engineered via functionalization, and by implanting various fillers (e.g., ceramic particles) within the polymer matrix. In addition, the capability of manufacturing such membranes using high-throughput manufacturing technologies (e.g., extrusion, 3D printing, and roll-to-roll (R2R) atomic layer deposition (ALD)) makes them even more desirable for large-scale production.
Considering the critical role of this class of flexible membranes in enabling next-generation EEDs, this Special Issue is dedicated to the application of these membranes in such devices. We also welcome the submission of recent works on the design and synthesis of novel and mechanically flexible membranes, as well as critical review papers from top and emerging research groups.
Dr. Yasser Ashraf Gandomi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- next-generation electrochemical energy devices
- membranes
- polymeric and hybrid polymer–ceramic structures
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