Gel Polymer Electrolytes for Energy Conversion and Storage Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Electrolytes have played very important roles in electrochemical energy storage. In recent years, polymer electrolytes have also shown promising applications in rechargeable batteries, supercapacitors, dye-sensitized solar cells, etc., and they show no indication of overheating, electrolyte leakage, or flammability. In addition, they have the advantages of shape flexibility and manufacturing processability. Gel polymer electrolytes (GPE) have received a lot of attention in recent years for their advantages of both solid and liquid electrolytes. This superior combination is embodied in high ionic conductivity and good interfacial properties from the liquid phase, as well as good mechanical properties from the solid component. The majority of GPEs exhibit outstanding ionic conductivity of the order of 10⁻³ S cm⁻¹ at ambient temperature, which can boost the electrochemical performance of the cell involving GPEs. Consequently, GPEs have become one of the most desirable alternatives among various electrolytes for the fabrication of advanced energy conversion and storage devices with enhanced safety and flexibility.

This Special Issue intends to cover the latest progress in the field of gel polymer electrolytes for electrochemical devices. Both research and review works that are related to this topic are welcome. We look forward to your valuable contributions.

Dr. Anji Reddy Polu
Dr. Jeevan Kumar Reddy Modigunta
Dr. Bhaskar Dudem
Guest Editors

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• gel polymer electrolytes
• rechargeable batteries
• supercapacitors
• dye-sensitized solar cells
• gel electrolyte
• electrochemical devices