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Revolutionizing Energy Storage: The Role of Polymeric Materials

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 630

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Department of Chemistry, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
Interests: adsorption; energy storage; hydrogen storage; carbon capture

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Dear Colleagues,

Polymeric materials, particularly porous polymers, play a critical role in energy storage due to their tunable porosity, surface chemistry, and physicochemical stability. They offer high conductivity, chemical stability, and customizable functionalization, making them ideal for use in various energy storage systems. Advances in polymerization enable the scalable production of membranes and electrodes, addressing current energy storage challenges with high-capacity, stable, and sustainable devices. Their versatility and adaptability make them integral to the development of next-generation energy storage systems. This Special Issue, titled “Revolutionizing Energy Storage: The Role of Polymeric Materials”, invites researchers to submit original research papers or reviews showcasing the latest advancements in this area.

Prof. Dr. Türkan Kopaç
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Keywords

  • clean energy technologies
  • energy conversion
  • energy storage
  • energy harvesting
  • batteries
  • fuel cells
  • supercapacitors
  • hydrogen storage
  • polymer-based composites
  • porous polymers

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Review
Advancing Polymer Science and Energy Storage Solutions Through the Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: A Transformative Approach
by Turkan Kopac
Polymers 2025, 17(24), 3267; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17243267 - 9 Dec 2025
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Polymers play a pivotal role in advancing energy storage technologies because of their unique properties, including high conductivity, flexibility, and environmental stability. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into polymer science has revolutionized the design, discovery, and optimization of [...] Read more.
Polymers play a pivotal role in advancing energy storage technologies because of their unique properties, including high conductivity, flexibility, and environmental stability. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into polymer science has revolutionized the design, discovery, and optimization of polymeric materials, enabling the development of faster, cost-effective, and innovative solutions. This review explores the transformative impact of AI and ML in polymer science, focusing on their applications in polymer design, characterization, and energy storage. Key advancements include the accelerated discovery of materials, predictive modeling of polymer properties, and high-throughput screening of polymer candidates. This review highlights the strengths of AI and ML, including their ability to handle complex datasets, optimize multiproperty trade-offs, and uncover hidden relationships between structure and properties. However, challenges such as data limitations, model interpretability, and synthetic feasibility remain significant barriers to progress. The paper also identifies gaps in the literature, including the need for improved structural descriptors, expanded datasets, and the integration of physical principles into ML models. Future directions emphasize the development of sustainable polymers, generative design frameworks, and interdisciplinary collaboration to address pressing global challenges. By leveraging AI and ML, this work aims to accelerate the development of next-generation polymers for energy storage, fostering clean, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions. Full article
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