High Ionic Conductivity Soft Matter for Energy Storage and Energy Conversion

Dear Colleagues,

The development of high ionic conductivity soft matter is a key component for energy storage and energy conversion devices. In past several decades, polyethylene oxide (PEO) has served as a candidate for solid or gel polymer electrolytes. However, the crystallinity of PEO limits its ionic conductivity, diffusivity, and the applications at high temperature. Therefore, new polymers with high ionic conductivity and high performances are being developed, such as polysiloxane, polyimide, polycarbonate, and so on.

This Special Issue is concerned with the ionic transport (migration/diffusion) phenomena to the design/application of linear or cross-link chain structure. Topics may include the studies of material development, ionic transport simulation/calculation, ionic kinetics, in situ/operando observation, cell/battery performance, and chemical/physical behaviors. Ideally, contributions focusing on fundamental results, algorithms, mechanisms, statistical physics, and/or applications will help to compile a Special Issue that accurately portrays the current state-of-the-art and to highlight their range of application. Both original contributions and reviews are welcome.

Prof.  Fu-Ming Wang
Guest Editor

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