Emerging Materials and Interface Chemistry for High-Efficiency Energy Storage and Conversion
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 January 2027 | Viewed by 218
Editors
Interests: electrolyte chemistry; interphase engineering (SEI/CEI); battery safety and failure analysis; lithium-ion batteries; zinc-based energy storage; advanced materials characterization
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The urgent global demand for high-performance energy storage solutions has placed advanced materials and surface chemistry at the forefront of scientific innovation. To achieve higher energy densities and enhanced safety, it is critical to understand and control the complex electrochemical processes occurring at the material interfaces.
This Special Issue, entitled "Emerging Materials and Interface Chemistry for High-Efficiency Energy Storage and Conversion" aims to showcase the latest breakthroughs in the design, synthesis, and characterization of next-generation energy materials. We particularly encourage contributions that explore innovative electrolyte formulations, electrode surface modification, interphase (SEI/CEI) engineering, and advanced surface coating strategies for batteries and supercapacitors. Furthermore, we welcome studies focused on root-cause failure analysis and the application of advanced diagnostic techniques to unravel degradation mechanisms.
We invite researchers to submit original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and short communications that push the boundaries of energy storage technology from fundamental science to practical application.
Dr. Xiaoxia Guo
Dr. Fangjia Zhao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- secondary batteries
- electrolyte additives design
- interphase engineering
- surface chemistry and coatings
- advanced materials characterization
- sustainable energy storage and conversion
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