Conducting Polymers and Their Functionalization for Diverse Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 844
Special Issue Editor
Interests: conducting polymer; functionalization; copolymerization; nanohybridization; adsorption; photocatalysis; organic electronics; bioimaging; metal recovery; sustainability
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Conducting polymers have represented an area of interest, and they have revolutionized materials science with their unique electrical properties and diverse applications. Functionalization of conducting polymers is a new field that enhances the properties of conducting polymers. It is also in demand due to its easy pre- or post-synthesis functionalization using various approaches, as it plays an important role in enhancing the processability and properties of conducting polymers for more diverse applications. Approaches to functionalizing conducting polymers, including copolymerization, doping, and nanohybridization to tailor/tune their properties for their use in diverse applications that make conducting polymers a vital area of study in polymers and materials chemistry, have recently received the attention of researchers and scientists. These types of functionalized conducting polymers are highly demanded by the fields of optoelectronics and energy, and by biomedical and environmental applications such as adsorption and photocatalysis, due to their chemical structure, extended conjugation, tuned bandgap, controlled morphology, tuned solubility, and processability.
This Special Issue delves into the latest advancements in the synthesis, characterization, and functionalization of conducting polymers. Key topics include developing novel conducting polymers, discovering innovative methods for functionalization, and integrating these materials into practical applications such as water treatment, sensors, energy storage devices, and bioelectronics. The contributions in this Special Issue highlight cutting-edge research and potential future directions, aiming to inspire the continued innovation and application of conducting polymers in various technological fields.
Dr. Sapana Jadoun
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- conducting polymers
- water treatment
- sensors
- energy storage devices
- bioelectronics
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