Functional Polymers in Energy Conversion, Management, and Storage

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to extend an invitation to participate in an upcoming Special Issue of Polymers, a renowned MDPI journal, entitled "Functional Polymers in Energy Conversion, Management, Storage, and Mechanical Energy Harvesting". This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research on functional polymers and their diverse applications in energy conversion, management, and storage.

The scope of this Special Issue encompasses a wide range of topics related to functional polymers in the energy sector, including but not limited to:

• Solar energy conversion: emphasizing novel approaches in solar cell technology, interfacial evaporation, and advancements in solar energy harvesting using functional polymers;
• Mechanical energy harvesting: highlighting advancements in the field of mechanical energy capture, including friction-based nanogenerators and other polymer-based devices for energy harvesting;
• Functional polymers in LED technology: addressing the role of polymers in light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for energy-efficient lighting solutions;
• Polymer composite materials for thermal management: exploring innovative polymers and composites for efficient thermal management in electronic devices, aerospace, and MEMS;
• Energy storage batteries: investigating the development and optimization of energy storage technologies, with a focus on lithium-ion batteries and other promising systems employing functional polymers.

We invite you to contribute original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that delve into the synthesis, characterization, and application of functional polymers in these diverse energy-related areas. This Special Issue aims to foster knowledge exchange, inspire new ideas, and propel advancements in functional polymers and their multifaceted roles in energy fields. The hope is that this Special Issue will enrich the scientific discourse and drive the development of sustainable energy solutions. We look forward to receiving your submissions and thank you for your support.

Dr. Shudong Yu
Dr. Xujiang Chao
Dr. Guanwei Liang
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Polymers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• functional polymers
• polymer composite
• solar energy
• mechanical energy
• LED
• thermal management
• batteries
• energy conversion
• energy management
• energy storage