Polymer-Based Nanocomposites for Energy Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editor
Interests: Li-ion batteries; SET-LRP; polymer composites; coatings; energy storages; SWCNTs
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue highlights the cutting-edge progress in polymer nanocomposites synthesized through advanced polymerization techniques, including Single-Electron Transfer-Living Radical Polymerization (SET-LRP), Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP), and other radical polymerization methods. The incorporation of functional nanomaterials such as nanoparticles, nanoclays, carbon nanotubes, and graphene has been shown to substantially improve critical polymer characteristics, including mechanical strength, thermal and electrochemical stability, and biological functionality. Scientifically, the synergistic effect of nanomaterials within well-controlled polymer networks facilitates superior ion transport, enhanced mechanical integrity, and tailored interfacial interactions, making these nanocomposites ideal for energy-related applications. This Special Issue particularly focuses on their roles in high-performance solid-state lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors for rapid energy storage, flexible polymer electrolytes for wearable devices, electrode stabilization strategies, fuel cell membranes, sensors, thermally stable separators for high-voltage batteries, and photocatalytic composites for solar energy harvesting. The goal of this Special Issue is to showcase innovative material strategies and scalable synthesis methods that drive the next generation of energy-efficient, durable, and multifunctional polymer nanocomposites for future energy storage and conversion technologies.
Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Polymer nanocomposites;
- Synthesis of hyperbranched polymer composites;
- Controlled/living radical polymerization of composites;
- High-performance solid-state lithium-ion batteries;
- Supercapacitors;
- Energy storage materials;
- Flexible polymer electrolytes;
- Fuel cells;
- Thermal energy storage;
- Photocatalytic energy conversion;
- Water splitting;
- Wearable energy devices.
Dr. Adhigan Murali
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymer nanocomposites
- living radical polymers
- energy nanomaterials
- supramolecular polymers
- energy storages
- batteries
- supercapacitors
- flexible electronics
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