Aims & Scope

Ionic Materials and Devices (IMD) is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary platform for the publication of high-quality research, reviews, and perspectives on ionic materials and their applications in advanced devices and systems. The journal aims to bridge the gap between fundamental materials science and practical device applications, fostering collaboration among researchers, engineers, and industry professionals. It is published quarterly online by Scilight Press.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Ionic Materials: Synthesis, characterization, and properties of ionic materials, including ionomers, ionic liquids, ion exchange membranes, solid-state ionic conductors, and hybrid ionic materials.
  2. Energy Storage and Conversion: Applications of ionic materials in batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, and other electrochemical energy storage and conversion systems.
  3. Iontronic Devices for Neuromorphic Computing: Development of iontronic devices and systems for neuromorphic computing, including ion-based memory devices, artificial synapses, and brain-inspired computing architectures. This includes the study of ionic transport phenomena in devices that mimic neural functionality and their integration into next-generation computing systems.
  4. Hybrid Systems: Development of hybrid devices and systems, such as sensors, actuators, and biomedical devices, by integrating ionic materials with electronic, photonic, magnetic, mechanical, or biological components.
  5. Mechanistic Studies of Ionic Devices: Studies on ionic transport properties, electrochemical reaction mechanisms, and interfacial phenomena in electrochemical or iontronic devices and systems, especially by using in-situ or operando analytical methods.
  6. Theoretical and Computational Studies: Modeling, simulations, and theoretical insights into the behavior of ionic materials and their applications, including the use of AI and machine learning for ionic materials discovery and device lifecycle management. This includes computational approaches to predict material properties, optimize synthesis methods, and design novel ionic materials and devices for specific applications.
  7. Advanced Manufacturing: Innovations in the processing, fabrication, and manufacturing of ionic materials, devices, and systems.

The journal encourages the submission of original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that advance the understanding and application of ionic materials in diverse fields. By providing a forum for cutting-edge research, Ionic Materials and Devices aims to become a leading resource for researchers, engineers, and professionals working at the forefront of materials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering.

As an open access journal, Ionic Materials and Devices is committed to making high-quality research widely accessible to the global scientific community, promoting collaboration, and accelerating innovation in this rapidly evolving field.