Innovations in Polymer Electrolytes for Next-Generation Energy Storage
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2026 | Viewed by 274
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymer electrolytes; proton conductivity; dielectric properties of polymers; polymer coating materials; membrane technologies; free volume fractions of polymer electrolytes
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid growth of renewable energy technologies and the increasing demand for sustainable energy storage have accelerated the development of advanced materials that can meet stringent performance, durability, and environmental requirements. Among these, polymer electrolytes have emerged as versatile and promising candidates for powering the next generation of fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, sensors, and hybrid energy systems. Their physicochemical properties, structural flexibility, and cost-effectiveness make them indispensable for applications ranging from portable electronics to large-scale energy storage and clean energy technologies.
This Special Issue (SI), “Innovations in Polymer Electrolytes for Next-Generation Energy Storage” aims to showcase cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews on the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of polymer electrolytes and membrane technologies. Particular attention will be devoted to novel functionalized polymers, ion transport mechanisms, advanced electrochemical performance, and sustainable energy materials. By highlighting both fundamental insights and applied perspectives, this SI will serve as a platform for bridging material innovation with practical deployment in the energy and environmental domains.
Both original research papers and comprehensive reviews are welcome. Contributions may span experimental, theoretical, and computational studies, as well as interdisciplinary approaches that expand the boundaries of polymer electrolyte science and its applications.
Potential SI Topics (including but not limited to):
- Design and synthesis of novel polymer electrolytes;
- Functionalized polymers for composite electrolytes;
- Proton-conducting membranes for electrochemical processes;
- Electrolyte innovations for polymer fuel cells and microbial fuel cells;
- Electrolyte innovations for lithium-ion and next-generation batteries;
- Electrolyte innovations for supercapacitors and sensors;
- Ion transport mechanisms and conductivity studies;
- Advanced electrolyte membrane technologies for energy and environmental hybrid systems;
- Structure–property relationships of polymer electrolytes;
- Sustainable and eco-friendly energy materials;
- Electrochemical characterization and performance optimization;
- Computational modelling and simulation of electrolyte behaviour.
Dr. Mesut Yılmazoğlu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymer electrolytes
- proton conducting membranes
- energy storage systems
- fuel cells and batteries
- supercapacitors and sensors
- ion transport mechanisms
- electrochemical performance
- advanced membrane technologies
- sustainable energy materials
- electrolyte design and applications
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