Thermal energy storage technologies utilizing phase change materials (PCMs) that melt in
the intermediate temperature range, between 100 and 220° C, have the potential to mitigate …

Polymers are essential components of modern‐day materials and are widely used in various
fields. The dielectric constant, a key physical parameter, plays a fundamental role in the light …

We present a brief overview of current developments in the field of polymer electrolytes, with
the focus on single-ion conducting polymers. The latter have significant advantages relative …

We review recent works on the synthesis and application of poly (ionic liquid) s (PILs). Novel
chemical structures, different synthetic strategies and controllable morphologies are …

Ionic covalent organic frameworks (COFs) consisting of an anionic or cationic skeleton and
corresponding counterions have demonstrated great potential in many application fields …

Until recently,“room-temperature”(< 100− 150 C) liquidstate electrochemistry was mostly
electrochemistry of diluted electrolytes 1− 4 where dissolved salt ions were surrounded by a …

Polymer semiconductor photocatalysts usually suffer from the high exciton binding energy
because of the low dielectric constant. Herein, two crystalline polymer photocatalyst …

Implementing self-healing capabilities in a deformable platform is one of the critical
challenges for achieving future wearable electronics with high durability and reliability …

The key challenges in the advancement of actuator technologies related to artificial muscles
include fast-response time, low operation voltages and durability. Although several …

Ionic liquid (IL) based solid electrolytes are commonly known as ionogels (IGs). IGs are
synthesized by the incorporation/entrapment of ILs in any inorganic-or/and organic-type …