Nanomaterials for Next-Generation Rechargeable Batteries: Lithium-Ion and Beyond

Dear Colleagues,

The advancement of eco-friendly, clean, and sustainable energy resources is one of the vital disputes of this century which helps to minimize CO2 emission and the ensuing global energy crisis. However, the intense need for and use of cleaner and sustainable energy resources remains one of the most challenging scientific topics in this century. Among all the various artistries used for the storage of renewable energy, secondary rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and sodium-ion batteries (SIB) have demonstrated their potential and capability for use in electric vehicles and portable devices and even in grid-scale energy storage stations. For the making of battery electrodes, nanomaterials have shown unique advantages due to their excellent mechanical strength, high specific capacity, good electrical conductivity, and cyclability.
 
This Special Issue aims to bring out a novel collection of articles and shall provide a unique opportunity for researchers to disseminate high-quality fundamental and applied scientific research covering both experimental techniques and computational frameworks with a focus on nanomaterials for next-generation rechargeable batteries. This allows researchers to expand their horizons toward the development of novel nanomaterials using computational discovery and design, as well as utilizing experimental techniques for the development of suitable materials for energy storage applications.

This Special Issue collection also welcomes review articles (selected based on review article proposals submitted by authors), perspective articles, and original research articles that generate significant interest toward the scope of the Special Issue, i.e., nanomaterials for next-generation rechargeable batteries. Further, articles focused on (1) the computational design and discovery of novel 2D nanomaterials and their heterostructures (graphene/MXene, graphene/TMDs, TMDs/MXenes, MXenes/MXenes, 2D/MXenes, etc.), (2) experimental synthesis, characterization, and fabrication of size- and morphology-controlled nanoparticles, nanowires/rods/tubes, nanosheets, and van der Waals materials for battery applications, (3) novel nanostructures, and (4) novel electrochemistry at the nanoscale are also welcomed. 

Prof. Dr. Mohsen Asle Zaeem
Dr. Siby Thomas
Prof. Dr. K.M. Ajith
Guest Editors

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