The Synthesis of Organic-Based Polymers for Supercapacitors and Alkali Metal-Ion Batteries

Dear Colleagues,

The rapid development of advanced energy storage functional materials is crucial to meet the energy demands of portable electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems. To achieve this goal, organic-based polymers have recently gained considerable attention for their potential in energy storage applications, especially in supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries, owing to their advantages such as flexibility, tunable properties, and environmental sustainability. Notable examples of these materials include conductive Metal–Organic Frameworks (c-MOFs) and Conjugated Microporous Polymers (CMPs) for supercapacitors, as well as Covalent Quinazoline Networks (CQNs) and Covalent Triazine Frameworks (CTFs) for dual-ion battery cathodes. Moreover, specific functional group-bearing organic polymers, such as carbonyl-based polymers, have shown promise for applications in lithium-ion batteries.

This Special Issue on "The Synthesis of Organic-Based Polymers for Supercapacitors and Alkali Metal-Ion Batteries" seeks high-quality works focusing on the synthesis, characterization, and application of organic-based polymers in energy storage devices. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Novel synthesis methods for organic-based polymers;
• Synthesis of novel organic-based polymers;
• Structure–property relationships in organic-based electrode materials;
• Interface engineering for enhanced charge storage mechanisms;
• Applications of novel organic-based polymers in supercapacitors and alkali-ion batteries;

Dr. Juntian Fan
Dr. Zhenzhen Yang
Guest Editors

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• organic-based polymers
• conductive frameworks
• energy storage
• supercapacitors
• alkali-ion batteries