Advanced Energy and Electronic Materials
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "F: Electrical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanotechnology; epitaxy; III-V semiconductors; wide bandgap materials; MBE growth; device fabrication
Interests: partial discharge; high voltage engineering; dielectric breakdown; dielectric insulation; cryogenic dielectric insulation; surface flashover; circuit breaker technology; supercritical fluids
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid evolution of energy technologies and electronic devices demands novel materials with superior performance, efficiency, and reliability. From renewable energy systems to next-generation electronics, breakthroughs in material science are pivotal in overcoming current limitations in energy conversion, storage, and transmission. Recent advancements in nanomaterials, smart composites, and scalable fabrication techniques have opened new pathways for innovation, enabling higher power densities, longer lifespans, and enhanced functionality. However, challenges remain in optimizing cost, stability, and environmental impact for real-world deployment.
This Special Issue seeks to compile cutting-edge research on advanced materials that push the boundaries of energy and electronic applications, fostering collaboration between academia and industry to accelerate technological progress.
Aims and Scope:
This Special Issue invites high-quality contributions on the design, characterization, modeling, and application of advanced materials for energy and electronics. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Energy Conversion Materials:
- Photovoltaics (perovskites, organic solar cells)
- Thermoelectrics, fuel cell catalysts, and hydrogen storage materials
- Electronic & Optoelectronic Materials:
- Wide-bandgap semiconductors (SiC, GaN), 2D materials (graphene, MXenes), and flexible electronics
- Energy Storage Innovations:
- Advanced electrodes/electrolytes for batteries (solid-state, Li-S, Na-ion) and supercapacitors
- Material Engineering & Characterization:
- Novel synthesis methods (e.g., atomic layer deposition, 3D printing)
- Computational modeling and AI-driven material discovery
- Durability and Scalability:
- Degradation mechanisms, lifecycle analysis, and industrial-scale production
Both fundamental studies and applied research are welcome, as are comprehensive review articles.
Dr. Habib Ahmad
Dr. Zhiyang Jin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- energy materials
- electronic materials
- energy storage
- photovoltaics
- batteries
- semiconductors
- nanomaterials
- material engineering
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