Aims

Iontronics is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing the science and technology of iontronics, an emerging field at the intersection of materials science, electrochemistry, soft electronics, and bioinspired systems. By focusing on the unique role of ions as charge and mass carriers, the journal provides a high-impact platform for pioneering research that drives innovations in information processing, energy conversion, signal transduction, and intelligent control.

The journal’s mission is to support the academic and industrial communities by accelerating innovation, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and guiding the development of iontronic devices and systems with real-world applications. Iontronics aims to inspire transformative research, bridge fundamental understanding with practical implementation, and establish a foundation for the next generation of ionic technologies that can address global challenges in health, energy, intelligent robotics, and sustainability.

Scopes

Iontronics welcomes original research and reviews covering fundamental, applied, and translational advances related to ionic charge transport and ion-enabled systems. This includes but is not limited to:

• Ionic energy harvesting and storage
• Soft iontronic and bioelectronic interfaces
• Ionic logic, computing, and memory devices
• Nanofluidics and nanotehnology
• Neuromorphic iontronic systems
• Triboiontronics and mechanoionic coupling
• Nanoconfined catalysis and reactions
• Ionic conductors, gels, and soft matter systems
• Bioinspired sensors and actuators
• Electrochemical and ion-mediated signal transduction
• Theoretical modeling and simulation of ionic transport
• Scalable fabrication and integration of iontronic devices
• Hybrid system integrations
• AI-empowered iontronic systems for healthcare, robotics, and environmental applications
• Policy work and techno-economic analyses

Article types accepted:

• Original Research Articles
• Reviews and Perspectives
• Methods and Protocols
• Theoretical and Computational Studies
• Communication and Short Reports
• Application Notes and Technology Spotlights