Ion‐conducting block copolymers (BCPs) have attracted significant interest as conducting
materials in solid‐state lithium batteries. BCP self‐assembly offers promise for designing …

Oppositely charged polymers can undergo the process of complex coacervation, which
refers to a liquid–liquid phase separation driven by electrostatic attraction. These materials …

Molecular modeling and simulations are invaluable tools for the polymer science and
engineering community. These computational approaches enable predictions and provide …

Molecular dynamics simulations with generic bead–spring models have been instrumental
in revealing the molecular-scale behavior that underlies structure–property relationships of …

In this perspective, we survey recent advances in the synthesis and characterization of block
copolymers, discuss several key materials opportunities enabled by block copolymers, and …

Ion-containing block copolymers are of interest for applications such as electrolytes in
rechargeable lithium batteries. The addition of salt to these materials is necessary to make …

Nanostructured block copolymer electrolytes (BCE) are currently attracting widespread
interest for applications in rechargeable lithium batteries. In order to investigate the influence …

Process-directed self-assembly refers to processes that reproducibly trap the kinetics of
structure formation that ensues after a sudden change (“quench”) of the thermodynamic …

Polymeric ionic liquids (PILs) are an emerging class of materials that combine the attractive
properties of ionic liquids with the sequence complexity and mechanical characteristics of …

Nanostructure-forming polymers have tremendous potential to enhance the performance
and safety of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) as a result of their ability to simultaneously optimize …