Polymer-Based Composite Materials for Sustainable Energy Systems and Storage Technologies
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2026 | Viewed by 135
Editors
Interests: composites; auxetic materials; 3D printing; energy; bio hydrogen; biogas
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymer-based composite materials are essential for advancing sustainable energy systems and innovative storage technologies due to their lightweight, customizable properties, and chemical stability. This Special Issue will gather high-quality research on the design, synthesis, characterization, modeling, and application of polymer composites for energy conversion and storage. We welcome contributions on polymer nanocomposites, conductive polymers, bio-based and recyclable systems, membranes, coatings, electrolytes, separators, dielectric materials, and hybrid composites related to batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, hydrogen technologies, solar energy, thermal storage, and carbon capture. Emphasis will be placed on materials that improve energy efficiency, durability, safety, scalability, and environmental compatibility. Studies integrating experimental investigations, computational modeling, life-cycle assessment, and structure–property correlations are particularly encouraged. This Special Issue will provide a platform for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals at the intersection of polymer science, energy materials, and sustainable technologies, thereby advancing cleaner, more efficient energy systems.
Prof. Dr. Sohaib Z. Khan
Dr. Asad A. Zaidi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymer-based composites
- sustainable energy systems
- energy storage technologies
- polymer nanocomposites
- conductive polymers
- batteries
- supercapacitors
- polymer electrolytes
- fuel cells
- hydrogen storage
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