Ultra-Stretchable Polymers for Flexible Electronics and Energy Storage and Conversion Devices

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 May 2024 | Viewed by 830

Special Issue Editors


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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Kennesaw State University, Marietta, GA 30060, USA
Interests: solid-state Li-ion batteries; nanomaterials; ionic and electronic conductive polymer; flexible electronics; energy storage and conversion

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Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06259, USA
Interests: stimuli-responsive materials; flexible/stretchable/bio-integrated electronics; mechanics of deformation and fracture; energy storage and conversion

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Ultra-stretchable polymers have been identified as promising materials due to their unique properties, such as high elasticity and mechanical durability. Some ultra-stretchable polymers also offer other advantages such as high electronic conductivity, high ionic conductivity, good thermal stability, good biocompatibility, and low cost. In this Special Issue, we welcome contributions that investigate the synthetic approaches, fundamental structure properties, and mechanical, electrical, optical, and thermal properties of ultra-stretchable polymers. We also welcome the exploration of the application of these materials in flexible electronics, flexible energy storage and energy conversion devices, and biocompatible medical devices. The format of the submission could be an original research article, review, mini review, or perspective.

Dr. Beibei Jiang
Dr. Xueju "Sophie" Wang
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Keywords

  • ultra-stretchable polymer
  • self-healing polymer
  • biocompatible polymers
  • flexible electronics
  • solid-state Li battery
  • medical devices

Published Papers

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