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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2022) | Viewed by 14755

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Prof. Dr. Hasi Rani Barai

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Mechanical and IT Engineering, Yeungnam University, Republic of Korea
Interests: nanomaterials; sensors; energy storage devices; supercapacitors; biosensors; nanocomposite engineering
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Dear Colleagues,

Advanced polymeric materials are crucial materials in energy storage devices and biosensors. Their amazing diversity furnishes materials in fields such as energy storage devices, supercapacitors, batteries, mechanical engineering, biotechnology, chemical engineering, drug delivery systems, biosensors, consumers systems, etc. Due to their unique properties in the application fields, they have emerged as key materials in energy storage devices and biosensors. They can show their performance in energy density, power density, cyclic stability, flexibility, or other properties, while developing their sustainability as the renewable materials or energy storage devices used.

The goal of this Special Issue on “Advanced Polymeric Materials for Flexible Electronics Energy Storage Devices and Biosensors” is to the highlight advanced analyses where innovative polymeric nanostructures are being applied in energy storage devices and biosensors that display an outstanding performance, from fundamental properties all the way to advanced functional applications. The background might contain but not be limited to advanced polymer binders for electrodes, advanced polymer electrolytes, or redox polymers. In addition, a renewable and green energy environment will also be highly appreciated.

It is our pleasure to invite you to submit to this Special Issue. The deadline for submissions is 30 June 2022. We look forward to a positive response from you.

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Dr. Hasi Rani Barai
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advanced polymeric materials
energy storage devices
synthesis
nanotechnology
biosensors
supercapacitors
batteries film surfaces
nanocomposites

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Intrinsically Stretchable Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) Conducting Polymer Film for Flexible Electronics

by Lucija Fiket, Marin Božičević, Lana Brkić, Patricia Žagar, Anamarija Horvat and Zvonimir Katančić

Polymers 2022, 14(12), 2340; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14122340 - 09 Jun 2022

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The aim of this study was to synthesize an intrinsically stretchable conductive polymer (CP) by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). For this purpose, poly(3,4-ethyilenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) was synthesized as a backbone, while poly(acrylate-urethane) (PAU) was grafted onto the PEDOT backbone to form graft polymers PEDOT-g-PAU. Different concentrations of acrylate-urethane (AU) were used to synthesize PAU side chains of different lengths. The successful synthesis of the obtained intermediates and products (PEDOT-g-PAU) was confirmed by infrared spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance. Thermal properties were evaluated by differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis, while conductivity was determined by four-point probe measurement. A simple tensile test was performed to characterize the ductility of the samples. PEDOT-g-PAU has shown high stretchability of up to 500% and, therefore, could potentially be used in skin-worn flexible electronics, while additional subsequent doping is required to improve the deterioration of electrical properties after the addition of the insulating urethane layer. Full article

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Boosting the Electrochemical Performance of Polyaniline by One-Step Electrochemical Deposition on Nickel Foam for High-Performance Asymmetric Supercapacitor

by Syed Shaheen Shah, Himadri Tanaya Das, Hasi Rani Barai and Md. Abdul Aziz

Polymers 2022, 14(2), 270; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14020270 - 10 Jan 2022

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Energy generation can be clean and sustainable if it is dependent on renewable resources and it can be prominently utilized if stored efficiently. Recently, biomass-derived carbon and polymers have been focused on developing less hazardous eco-friendly electrodes for energy storage devices. We have focused on boosting the supercapacitor’s energy storage ability by engineering efficient electrodes in this context. The well-known conductive polymer, polyaniline (PANI), deposited on nickel foam (NF) is used as a positive electrode, while the activated carbon derived from jute sticks (JAC) deposited on NF is used as a negative electrode. The asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC) is fabricated for the electrochemical studies and found that the device has exhibited an energy density of 24 µWh/cm² at a power density of 3571 µW/cm². Furthermore, the ASC PANI/NF//KOH//JAC/NF has exhibited good stability with ~86% capacitance retention even after 1000 cycles. Thus, the enhanced electrochemical performances of ASC are congregated by depositing PANI on NF that boosts the electrode’s conductivity. Such deposition patterns are assured by faster ions diffusion, higher surface area, and ample electroactive sites for better electrolyte interaction. Besides advancing technology, such work also encourages sustainability. Full article

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Toward Thermochromic VO₂ Nanoparticles Polymer Films Based Smart Windows Designed for Tropical Climates

by Natalia Murillo-Quirós, Victor Vega-Garita, Antony Carmona-Calvo, Edgar A. Rojas-González, Ricardo Starbird-Perez and Esteban Avendaño-Soto

Polymers 2022, 14(19), 4250; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14194250 - 10 Oct 2022

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Thermochromic smart windows have been extensively investigated due to two main benefits: first, the comfort for people in a room through avoiding high temperatures resulting from solar heating while taking advantage of the visible light, and second, the energy efficiency saving offered by using those systems. Vanadium dioxide (VO₂) is one of the most used materials in the development of thermochromic devices. The countries located in the tropics show little use of these technologies, although studies indicate that due to their characteristics of solar illumination and temperature, they could benefit greatly. To optimize and achieve maximum benefit, it is necessary to design a window that adjusts to tropical conditions and at the same time remains affordable for extensive implementation. VO₂ nanoparticles embedded in polymeric matrices are an option, but improvements are required by means of studying different particle sizes, dopants and polymeric matrices. The purpose of this review is to analyze what has been regarding toward the fabrication of smart windows based on VO₂ embedded in polymeric matrices for tropical areas and provide a proposal for what this device must comply with to contribute to these specific climatic needs. Full article

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Polymer Composites with Quantum Dots as Potential Electrode Materials for Supercapacitors Application: A Review

by Himadri Tanaya Das, Paritosh Barai, Swapnamoy Dutta, Nigamananda Das, Payaswini Das, Madhusudan Roy, Md. Alauddin and Hasi Rani Barai

Polymers 2022, 14(5), 1053; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14051053 - 07 Mar 2022

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Owing to the nanometer size range, Quantum Dots (QDs) have exhibited unique physical and chemical properties which are favourable for different applications. Especially, due to their quantum confinement effect, excellent optoelectronic characteristics is been observed. This considerable progress has not only uplifted the singular usage of QDs, but also encouraged to prepare various hybrid materials to achieve superior efficiency by eliminating certain shortcomings. Such issues can be overcome by compositing QDs with polymers. Via employing polymer composite with QDs (PQDs) for supercapacitor applications, adequate conductivity, stability, excellent energy density, and better specific capacitance is been achieved which we have elaborately discussed in this review. Researchers have already explored various types of polymer nanocomposite with different QDs such as carbonaceous QDs, transition metal oxide/sulphide QDs etc. as electrode material for supercapacitor application. Synthesis, application outcome, benefits, and drawbacks of these are explained to portray a better understanding. From the existing studies it is clearly confirmed that with using PQDs electrical conductivity, electrochemical reactivity, and the charge accumulation on the surface have prominently been improved which effected the fabricated supercapacitor device performance. More comprehensive fundamentals and observations are explained in the current review which indicates their promising scopes in upcoming times. Full article

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