Application of Polymer Materials in Energy Storage Devices

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Guest Editors

Dr. Wenhao Liang

Email: wenhao.liang@polyu.edu.hk

Affiliation: Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology and Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

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Research Interests: smart materials, nanocomposites, nanodielectrics, functionality, energy storage

Summary

As an important support and bridge of renewable energy, rechargeable batteries have been receiving extensive attention and in-depth research from researchers In this dynamic field, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), with their outstanding energy density, long cycle life, and extremely low self-discharge characteristics, have set the industry benchmark in cutting-edge applications such as portable electronic devices and electric vehicles. In recent years, with the deepening of scientific research and exploration and the increasing diversification of the electronic product market, a series of new secondary battery systems have been widely studied, including sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), potassium-ion batteries (PIBs), and aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). These batteries show their unique advantages in many key performance indicators, such as production cost-effectiveness, energy density, power characteristics, and environmental performance. Advanced materials are always the hot spot of battery research and development. Polymer materials with designable structures, easy functionalization, and environmental friendliness have received extensive attention in the field of batteries.

This Special Issue focuses on the research of polymer materials for rechargeable batteries, including electrode materials, electrolyte materials, separator materials, binder materials, etc.

Suggested themes include:
· Polymer for Rechargeable batteries (including lithium-ion battery, sodium-ion battery, potassium ion battery, aqueous zinc ion battery, metal-air battery, etc.) materials
· Polymers driving the development of energy storage batteries
· Development of new polymer energy materials
· Origin and development of polymer battery materials

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