Functional Materials for Advanced Energy Applications
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "D1: Advanced Energy Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 September 2025 | Viewed by 38
Special Issue Editor
Interests: materials engineering; electronics; renewable energy sources; artificial intelligence
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Functional materials play a crucial role in the transformation of energy, offering advanced solutions in the fields of energy generation, storage and conversion. This Special Issue welcomes scientists and industry experts to discuss the latest trends and technologies related to the application of functional materials in renewable energy. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: new approaches to the application of functional materials in energy conversion systems; advanced materials for solar cells, hydrogen production and fuel cells; the application of functional materials in energy storage solutions (e.g., supercapacitors, batteries); the mechanisms of material degradation and their impact on long-term performance; and the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly materials that contribute to green energy goals. This Special Issue welcomes the submission of scientific articles, reviews and experimental studies that analyze innovative solutions and promote interdisciplinary connections between materials science and energy.
Dr. Žydrūnas Kavaliauskas
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- materials engineering
- electronics
- renewable energy sources
- artificial intelligence
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