Polymer Electrode Materials for Energy Storage
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Ionic materials; calorimetry; electrochemistry; ionogels; energy storage; toxicity
Interests: ionic liquids; electric double layer; interfacial electrochemistry; capacitors; carbon; electrical properties; electrodes materials; biosensing; batteries; renewable energy; energy management
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Interests: calorimetry; electrochemistry; ionic fluids; toxicity
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The transition toward renewable energy demands materials that combine sustainability, efficiency, reliability, and safety. Among the wide variety of options, polymers stand out due to their broad availability, chemical versatility, and straightforward processing. Their lightweight nature, mechanical resilience, and ability to be engineered at the molecular level make them excellent candidates for incorporation into advanced storage technologies, including batteries, supercapacitors, and emerging hybrid devices.
Recent progress has shown that polymer electrodes and polymer-based composites can be tailored to exhibit desirable electrical, ionic, and redox properties, directly contributing to higher energy densities, longer lifetimes, and safer operation. In addition, their compatibility with scalable and environmentally friendly synthesis routes reinforces their relevance for the next generation of energy storage systems. Moreover, their role is critical when considering recyclability and life cycle assessment (LCA). The ability of some polymers to be recycled minimizes environmental impact by reducing the demand for virgin resources and cutting down on waste.
This Special Issue of Polymers will highlight recent advances in the design, preparation, and application of polymer electrode materials. Contributions may address conducting polymers, polymer–nanomaterial hybrids, redox-active macromolecules, ionogels, and multifunctional composites, as well as studies focused on interfacial processes and charge transport phenomena. Original research articles, short communications, and comprehensive reviews are welcome.
Dr. Juan J. Parajo
Dr. Renata Costa
Prof. Dr. Josefa Salgado
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymer
- flexible
- battery
- supercapacitor
- carbon materials
- energy storage
- electrochemical performance
- bio-based materials
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