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Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Storage Applications

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2026) | Viewed by 1412

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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on the design, synthesis, and application of polymer nanocomposites in advanced energy storage systems. With the rising demand for high-performance batteries and supercapacitors, polymer nanocomposites are emerging as key materials due to their unique ability to combine the properties of polymers with nanoscale fillers. These composites offer enhanced electrochemical stability, improved ionic conductivity, and better mechanical integrity, making them ideal candidates for use in energy storage devices such as lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries, and supercapacitors. This issue will cover topics including novel nanocomposite formulations, advancements in conductive polymers, and innovative applications in next-generation battery technology. Contributions exploring the role of nanocomposites in improving battery performance, safety, and sustainability are particularly encouraged.

Dr. Mian Hammad Nazir
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Keywords

  • energy storage
  • batteries
  • supercapacitors
  • conductive polymers

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Multi- and All-Acceptor Polymers for High-Performance n-Type Polymer Field Effect Transistors
by Ganapathi Bharathi and Seongin Hong
Polymers 2026, 18(1), 80; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym18010080 - 27 Dec 2025
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Multi-acceptor and all-acceptor polymers solve the fundamental challenge of achieving unipolar electron transport without compromising stability in n-type polymer field-effect transistors. By systematically replacing electron-rich donors with acceptor units, these architectures push LUMO levels below −4.0 eV and HOMO levels below −5.7 eV. [...] Read more.
Multi-acceptor and all-acceptor polymers solve the fundamental challenge of achieving unipolar electron transport without compromising stability in n-type polymer field-effect transistors. By systematically replacing electron-rich donors with acceptor units, these architectures push LUMO levels below −4.0 eV and HOMO levels below −5.7 eV. Consequently, electron mobilities exceeding 7 cm2 V−1 s−1, on/off ratios approaching 107, and months-long ambient operation can be achieved. This review connects the molecular architecture to device function. We assert that short-range π-aggregation matters more than crystallinity—tight π-stacking over 5–10 molecules drives transport in rigid backbones. Device optimization through interface engineering (e.g., amine-functionalized self-assembled monolayers reduce the threshold voltages to 1–5 V), contact resistance minimization, and controlled processing transform the intrinsic material potential into working transistors. Current challenges, such as balancing the operating voltage against stability, scaling synthetic yields, and reducing contact resistance, define near-term research directions toward complementary circuits, thermoelectrics, and bioelectronics. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Storage Applications)
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