Electroactive Polymers and Gels
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Electroactive polymers and gels are a fascinating class of materials that exhibit electrochemical activity in a soft matter platform. Potential applications of electroactive polymers and gels include flexible or stretchable energy storage, biosensors and biomaterials, soft electronics, and more. The materials themselves may include conjugated polymers, organic radical polymers, ion-conducting polymers, metal-containing polymers, or hybrid inorganic/organic motifs.
Prof. Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Electroactive polymer
- Electroactive gels
- Conjugated polymer
- Organic radical polymer
- Polyelectrolyte
- Ionomer
- Metal-containing polymer
- Hydrogel
- Composite
- Energy storage
- Batteries
- Capacitors
- Electronics
- Sensors
- Electronics
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Published Papers
Polymers - ISSN 2073-4360