Gels for Energy Applications
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2025 | Viewed by 87
Special Issue Editors
Interests: gels; bio-based materials; phase change materials; energy storage/release
Interests: polymer-based and composite aerogels; bio-based materials; recycling and recovery; flame retardancy; mechanical properties; fracture behaviour
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive collection of works on recent advances and developments in smart gels and biomaterials applied to the energy harvesting/storage fields. Its relevant research topics include all gels and bio-based materials, including polymer gels, supramolecular gels, organic/inorganic hybrid gels, aerogel, etc.
Energy, the lifeblood of industry, propels the wheels of progress in our society. Yet, this surge in energy consumption has sparked concerns over both an impending energy crisis and environmental degradation. Consequently, there has been a global surge in interest towards energy conversion and storage, with a particular focus on gels and biomaterials. These materials offer versatile avenues for storing energy in a myriad of forms: chemical, mechanical, electrical, or thermal.
Gels and bio-based materials have emerged as pivotal players in various energy storage technologies, notably in the realms of thermal regulation, batteries, and supercapacitors. Their significance lies in their ability to address safety concerns, enhance performance, and foster innovative designs within these technologies.
Current research endeavors are dedicated to exploring novel gel formulations and applications, aiming to further bolster energy storage systems. As the imperative for clean and sustainable energy amplifies, energy storage assumes an increasingly critical role in facilitating the transition towards a more resilient and renewable-based energy paradigm.
Dr. Panpan Zhao
Dr. Miguel Sanchez-Soto
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- gels
- bio-based materials
- phase change materials
- energy storage/release
- thermal management
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