Recent Advances in Nanomaterials for Batteries
A special issue of Batteries (ISSN 2313-0105). This special issue belongs to the section "Battery Materials and Interfaces: Anode, Cathode, Separators and Electrolytes or Others".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 July 2023) | Viewed by 227
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Interests: adsorption; batteries; CO2 capture; CO2 conversion; chemical activation; energy storage; gas adsorption; materials science; mesoporous materials; microporous materials; nanomaterials; nanotechnology; physical activation; porous activated biocarbon
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Dear Colleagues,
Nanomaterials have revolutionized the field of energy storage as they can boost the performance of electrode materials via shortened ionic diffusion pathways, increased availability of surface area that allows more current to flow through the system, higher energy density, and increased shelf life. As such, nanomaterials are promising in offering high energy and power density for batteries. Over the years, nanomaterials such as carbons, oxides, chalcogenides, MXenes, and carbides, etc., have evolved in various morphologies including 1D nanotubes, and nanowires, 2D nanosheets, and 3D porous hierarchical networks. Despite significant advances in nanomaterials for batteries, their use in commercial devices is still very limited. For example, their high surface area can result in parasitic reactions with the electrolyte and their agglomeration can also affect the electrochemical performance.
The development of nanomaterials with a high degree of control over their porous structure, morphology, surface functionalities, and composition is highly crucial to boost their performance as electrode material in batteries. From battery types, the use of nanomaterials has spread well beyond LIBs into SIBs and PIBs. This Special Issue aims to publish both original and review articles on recent advances in nanomaterials for batteries.
Dr. Gurwinder Singh
Guest Editor
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