Polymers for Sustainable Lithium-Ion Battery

Dear Colleagues,

The revolution of electric transportation is driving a surge of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery demand. A potential backlash of the electric vehicle revolution is the high number of retired batteries, which can, in turn, significantly impact the environment. It is thus crucial to develop green strategies, from cradle to cradle, for battery sustainability. Polymers are critical ingredients in Li-ion batteries, for instance, comprising the binder, separator, and electrolyte, as well as involved in the fabrication process, such as solvent casting.

This Special Issue of the open access journal Polymers aims to collect research and reviews on the topic of polymers employed in Li-ion batteries that can facilitate their green fabrication and sustainability, including:

• Novel approaches and concepts
• Synthesis method and mechanisms
• Reduction of waste and cost
• Green fabrication technology
• Recycle and reuse processes and approaches
• Natural or bio-derived resources
• Life cycle assessment  

Dr. Hsun-Yi Chen
Dr. Feng-Cheng Chang
Guest Editor

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• Green polymers
• Bio-derived polymers
• Polymer adhesives/binders
• Green fabrication
• Solvent processing