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Smart Polymeric Materials for Electrochromic Energy Storage Systems

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 129

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Rutuja Amate

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School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
Interests: electrochromic energy storage; hybrid energy storage systems; multiphase oxides; miobium oxide; thin film fabrication; stability enhancement
Dr. Pritam J. Morankar

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School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 712-749, Republic of Korea
Interests: supercapacitors; thin-film solar cells; copper; chalcopyrite; electrochromism; supercapacitors
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Electrochromic energy storage (EES) devices offer a unique combination of optical modulation and energy storage capabilities, making them ideal for applications such as smart windows, wearable electronics, and multifunctional displays. Polymers play a critical role in enhancing the flexibility, conductivity, and processability of these systems. Recent developments in conductive polymers, polymer nanocomposites, and hybrid polymer–metal oxide materials have significantly advanced the performance and integration of EES devices. This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research on the design, synthesis, and application of polymeric materials in electrochromic energy storage technologies. Topics of interest include novel polymer electrolytes, electrochromic polymer films, conductive polymer electrodes, and polymer-assisted nanostructures for enhanced energy storage and optical performance. Contributions exploring structure–property relationships, switching dynamics, stability, and multifunctionality are particularly welcome.

We invite original research articles, short communications, and comprehensive reviews that provide insights into the current trends and future directions of polymer-based electrochromic energy storage systems.

Prof. Dr. Rutuja Amate
Dr. Pritam J. Morankar
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • electrochromic energy storage
  • polymeric nanocomposites
  • smart windows
  • energy storage materials
  • hybrid materials
  • redox-active polymers
  • multifunctional materials

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PVP-Engineered WO3/TiO2 Heterostructures for High-Performance Electrochromic Applications with Enhanced Optical Modulation and Stability
by Pritam J. Morankar, Rutuja U. Amate, Mrunal K. Bhosale and Chan-Wook Jeon
Polymers 2025, 17(12), 1683; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17121683 - 17 Jun 2025
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In response to escalating global energy demands and environmental challenges, electrochromic (EC) smart windows have emerged as a transformative technology for adaptive solar modulation. Herein, we report the rational design and fabrication of a bilayer WO3/TiO2 heterostructure via a synergistic [...] Read more.
In response to escalating global energy demands and environmental challenges, electrochromic (EC) smart windows have emerged as a transformative technology for adaptive solar modulation. Herein, we report the rational design and fabrication of a bilayer WO3/TiO2 heterostructure via a synergistic two-step strategy involving the electrochemical deposition of amorphous WO3 and the controlled hydrothermal crystallization of TiO2. Structural and morphological analyses confirm the formation of phase-pure heterostructures with a tunable TiO2 crystallinity governed by reaction time. The optimized WTi-5 configuration exhibits a hierarchically organized nanostructure that couples the fast ion intercalation dynamics of amorphous WO3 with the interfacial stability and electrochemical modulation capability of crystalline TiO2. Electrochromic characterization reveals pronounced redox activity, a high charge reversibility (98.48%), and superior coloration efficiency (128.93 cm2/C). Optical analysis confirms an exceptional transmittance modulation (ΔT = 82.16% at 600 nm) and rapid switching kinetics (coloration/bleaching times of 15.4 s and 6.2 s, respectively). A large-area EC device constructed with the WTi-5 electrode delivers durable performance, with only a 3.13% degradation over extended cycling. This study establishes interface-engineered WO3/TiO2 bilayers as a scalable platform for next-generation smart windows, highlighting the pivotal role of a heterostructure design in uniting a high contrast, speed, and longevity within a single EC architecture. Full article
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