Research and Development of Key Materials and Devices for Fuel Cells
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "D2: Electrochem: Batteries, Fuel Cells, Capacitors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 71
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the wave of global energy transitioning towards sustainable models, electrochemical energy storage technologies play a pivotal role, including fuel cells, High-Efficiency Hydrogen Storage Technologies, batteries, and capacitors. Given that the production of green hydrogen is projected to increase substantially in the coming years, finding innovative and seamless application solutions that combine this environmentally friendly energy carrier with the advantages of high-efficiency energy storage devices is crucial.
Fuel cells, with their high efficiency, zero emissions, and modular design, are the optimal choice for implementing hydrogen energy applications. However, achieving large-scale commercialization still faces severe challenges such as excessive cost, limited service life, and difficulties in performance enhancement. The most fundamental key issue lies in the R&D bottlenecks of crucial materials and equipment. Especially when these technologies (fuel cells, batteries, and capacitors) are combined to form composite power systems, while they can effectively enhance the performance of Hydrogen-Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs), smart home, and smart city systems, their precise modeling, advanced control strategies, cross-technology integration, and the most basic aspects of material durability and efficiency improvement, are all key factors.
This Special Issue serves as a professional platform dedicated to showcasing the latest breakthroughs in this field. We sincerely invite you to submit your latest research findings on the following key topics:
- R&D of Key Materials and Stack Design for Fuel Cells: Focusing on the latest improvements and breakthroughs in membrane materials, catalysts, and fuel cell stack design.
- Innovation in Advanced Hydrogen Storage Materials and Equipment: Covering material advancements in various hydrogen storage methods, from small-scale to large-scale, including solid-state (hydrides), liquid-state (ammonia storage), compressed gas storage, and geological storage technologies.
- R&D of Electrochemical Energy Storage Components (Batteries/Capacitors) and Hybrid Systems: Exploring the development of new materials for batteries (e.g., lithium-ion batteries and solid-state batteries) and capacitors (e.g., supercapacitors), and their integration, efficiency management, and lifespan optimization strategies in fuel cell hybrid power systems (such as FCEVs and grid support).
- System Integration and Optimization: Advanced control strategies, innovative integration of hydrogen storage tanks, and optimization of green hydrogen refueling strategies.
This Special Issue will gather the latest progress in theory, design, modeling, and application within the fields of fuel cells and hydrogen storage. Your contributions are vital to shaping the future of clean energy. We look forward to you joining the MDPI Energy sector to jointly advance the frontiers of hydrogen energy technology and energy storage solutions.
Dr. Weijen Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fuel cells
- electrochemistry
- materials science
- device design
- batteries and capacitors
- advanced control strategies
- green hydrogen
- system integration and optimization
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