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Energy Storage and Conversion Materials: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives
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Energy Storage and Conversion Materials: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives

A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials for Energy Applications".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (29 February 2024) | Viewed by 3054

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Mudasir Yatoo

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Department of Materials, Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, UK
Interests: solid oxide cells; protonic ceramic fuel cells
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Prof. Dr. Akram Alfantazi

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1. Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi 127788, United Arab Emirates
2. Emirates Nuclear Technology Center (ENTC), Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi 127788, United Arab Emirates
Interests: corrosion; electrometallurgy; metallurgical engineering; electrochemical processes in materials
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Dr. Sivaprakash Sengodan

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 127788, United Arab Emirates
Interests: solid oxide cell materials discovery and optimisation; oxygen transport membrane materials; thin-films and heterointerfaces

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The rapid advancement of technology and the pressing need for sustainable energy solutions have brought energy storage and conversion to the forefront of scientific research and development. As the world transitions towards a clean energy future, the efficient storage and conversion of energy play crucial roles in ensuring reliable and sustainable power sources. To address the growing demand for innovative solutions in this field, we are pleased to announce a Special Issue on "Energy Storage and Conversion Materials: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives" in Crystals.

This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers, scientists, and engineers to present and discuss cutting-edge advancements in the field of energy storage and conversion materials and devices. We encourage submissions that cover a wide range of topics including, but not limited to: advanced battery technologies; supercapacitors and ultracapacitors; fuel cells and hydrogen storage; solar cells and photovoltaic materials; and energy material characterisation and modelling techniques.

This Special Issue seeks to explore the fundamental principles, design strategies, and practical applications of energy storage and conversion materials and devices. We encourage contributions from multidisciplinary perspectives, encompassing materials science, chemistry, physics, engineering, and related fields. Original research articles, review papers, and perspectives are welcome. Contributions will undergo a rigorous peer review process to ensure the highest scientific standards. Accepted papers will be published online promptly, ensuring the rapid dissemination of the latest findings to the global research community.

We look forward to receiving your innovative research and impactful contributions that will shape the future of energy storage and conversion technologies.

Dr. Mudasir Yatoo
Prof. Dr. Akram Alfantazi
Dr. Sivaprakash Sengodan
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Crystals is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • energy storage materials
  • conversion materials
  • electrochemical devices
  • batteries
  • solid-state batteries
  • fuel cells
  • solar cells
  • supercapacitors

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Investigation of Supercapacitor Electrodes Based on MIL-101(Fe) Metal-Organic Framework: Evaluating Electrochemical Performance through Hydrothermal and Microwave-Assisted Synthesis
by Bhargav Akkinepally, Gara Dheeraj Kumar, I. Neelakanta Reddy, H. Jeevan Rao, Patnamsetty Chidanandha Nagajyothi, Asma A. Alothman, Khadraa N. Alqahtani, Ahmed M. Hassan, Muhammad Sufyan Javed and Jaesool Shim
Crystals 2023, 13(11), 1547; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst13111547 - 28 Oct 2023
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Supercapacitors have garnered substantial interest owing to their capacity to deliver power effectively for short-term applications. However, current supercapacitors suffer from limited stability and low-capacity storage. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as a promising solution due to their high surface area and abundant [...] Read more.
Supercapacitors have garnered substantial interest owing to their capacity to deliver power effectively for short-term applications. However, current supercapacitors suffer from limited stability and low-capacity storage. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as a promising solution due to their high surface area and abundant active redox sites. MOF-based electrodes combined with aqueous based electrolytes have shown potential to enhance supercapacitor performance. While there is limited literature on MIL-101(Fe) MOF-based electrodes, a comparative study was conducted to investigate the supercapacitor performance of MIL-101(Fe) electrodes synthesized using hydrothermal and microwave-assisted processes. Processing parameters, such as the method used, alter the microstructure, morphology, and uniformity of supramolecular chemistry, impacting electrochemical characteristics. This study aimed to determine the active redox reactions, chemical stability, surface area, adsorption characteristics, and electrochemical characteristics of the electrodes. The electrodes from hydrothermal synthesis [MF(ht)] exhibited excellent electrochemical activity in comparison to the microwave-assisted [MF(m)] electrodes in the three-electrode configuration. At a high current density of 7 A/g, the MF(ht) electrode displayed a remarkable specific capacitance of 775.6 F/g and a good cyclic stability (82% @ 10 A/g) after 5000 galvanostatic charge–discharge cycles. At a current density of 1 A/g, the two-electrode configuration of MF(ht) yielded a high energy density of 74.7 Wh/kg at a power density of 2160 W/kg and a decent cyclic stability after 5000 cycles. The results suggest that the MF(ht) electrodes possess remarkable electrochemical properties that make them a promising candidate for advanced applications in energy storage. Full article
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