Sustainable Functional Hydrogels in Flexible Electronics, Energy and Thermoelectrics

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, sustainable multifunctional hydrogels have emerged as groundbreaking materials, captivating the attention of researchers in various areas. Their unique 3D hydrophilic structure, combined with the ability to swell in water, absorb ionic species, and produce tunable mechanical properties, self-healing, and chemical versatility, has paved the way for innovative applications in flexible electronics, sensors/actuators, energy storage, and thermoelectricity.

We are delighted to announce a Special Issue dedicated to “Sustainable Functional Hydrogels in Flexible Electronics, Energy and Thermoelectrics”. This Special Issue aims to bring together the latest research and developments in the field, shedding light on the versatile nature of hydrogels and their role in shaping the future of technology.

Potential topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Formulation, synthesis, and processing of sustainable functional hydrogels;
• Design and characterization of hydrogels for flexible electronics;
• Applications of hydrogels in sensors and actuators, with a focus on smart and responsive functionalities;
• Energy-related innovations, including hydrogel-based systems for energy storage and conversion;
• Ionic thermoelectric properties and advancements in hydrogel-based materials for ionic thermoelectric supercapacitors and thermogalvanics.

We invite researchers and experts in the field to contribute their original research articles and review papers to this Special Issue. Studies addressing wearables, point-of-care applications, and emerging sensing technologies based on sustainable functional hydrogels are particularly encouraged.

This Special Issue provides a platform to explore the cutting-edge innovations and advancements that will undoubtedly shape the future landscape of sustainable functional hydrogels. We look forward to your valuable contributions, which will contribute significantly to the collective knowledge in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field.

Prof. Dr. Leire Ruiz-Rubio
Dr. Mario Culebras
Guest Editors

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• functional hydrogels
• flexible electronic
• sensor and actuators
• thermoelectric
• energy
• batteries