Ion gels, made from room-temperature ionic liquids and polymer gelators, are gaining attention as solid-state electrolytes due to their customizable electrochemical and mechanical properties, nonvolatility, and ease of processing. Recent research has focused on enhancing the functionality of these gels, especially through the use of specially designed copolymer gelators and the incorporation of redox species. These advancements have broadened the applications of ion gels, making them useful in fields like electrochemical displays, smart sensors, and energy storage systems. This Perspective highlights key developments and their potential in various high-tech applications.-Scientific Journal cover design by scapiens
[Scientific Journal cover design] Low-Thermal-Budget Fluorite-Structure Ferroelectrics for Future Electronic Device Applications
In article number 2100028, Jiyoung Kim, Si Joon Kim, and their team review key factors involved in developing fluorite-structure ferroelectrics
