Research and Applications of Thin Films and Energy Materials
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials for Energy Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 September 2025 | Viewed by 1566
Special Issue Editors
Interests: thin film; electrochromism; supercapacitors; hydrogen production; photoelectrochemical processes
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is dedicated to the cutting-edge research and applications of thin films and energy materials, with a particular emphasis on the synthesis, characterization, and performance optimization of these materials in targeted energy-related applications. We aim to explore the specific area of thin film technology and energy materials, including the coating of the cathode oxide in lithium-ion batteries.
The unique properties and tunable characteristics of thin films are pivotal in energy storage, conversion, and electrochromic applications. This Special Issue will explore the latest research on novel materials, including metal oxides, 2D materials, and composite films, with a focus on the crystal synthesis based on structure–preparation–property relationship, and how these materials can be optimized for use in supercapacitors, batteries, and smart windows.
For this Special Issue, we welcome papers and review articles on innovative synthesis techniques, surface and interface engineering, structural and electrochemical performance, and the environmental stability of energy materials.
Prof. Dr. Chanwook Jeon
Dr. Pritam J. Morankar
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
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.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2100 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- thin films
- energy materials
- electrochromic materials
- supercapacitors
- battery materials
- 2D materials
- metal oxides
- composite materials
- surface engineering
- energy conversion
- energy storage
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
