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Advances in Materials for Electrochemical Energy Applications: 2nd Edition

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "D1: Advanced Energy Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2027 | Viewed by 3508

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Dr. Claudio Mele

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Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
Interests: degradation of materials for batteries; Zn-air batteries; corrosion; electrochemical applications; spectroelectrochemistry
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Dr. Sonia Bagheri

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Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
Interests: corrosion; electrochemistry; energy storage systems; Zn-Air batteries; spectroelectrochemistry; atomic force microscopy

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Sustainable and environmentally friendly energy storage and conversion technologies are essential to satisfy the dramatically increasing global energy demand and reduce dependence on non-renewable fossil fuels. The development of novel materials plays a key role in improving the properties and performances of devices in varied electrochemical energy applications, including batteries, supercapacitors, flow batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen storage, photocatalysis and thermal energy storage.

This Special Issue will present recent advances in materials used in all electrochemical forms of sustainable energy harvesting, conversion, storage and utilization, including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Batteries;
  • Supercapacitors;
  • Flow batteries;
  • Fuel cells;
  • Electrocatalysis and electrocatalysts for energy conversion and storage;
  • Photocatalysis and photocatalysts for water splitting;
  • Hydrogen production and storage;
  • Thermochemical, piezoelectric and thermoelectric materials and devices;
  • Flexible, self-powered and integrated energy devices/systems.

We invite you to submit a manuscript for inclusion in this Special Issue. Full papers, communications and reviews are all welcome.

Dr. Claudio Mele
Dr. Sonia Bagheri
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • batteries
  • supercapacitors
  • flow batteries
  • fuel cells

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Co-Deposition Behavior and High-Voltage Performance of NCM622/Ti4O7 Composite Cathodes Fabricated by Multi-Component Electrophoretic Deposition
by Chan-Hyeok Park, Seong-Yoon Kim and Heon-Cheol Shin
Energies 2026, 19(13), 3014; https://doi.org/10.3390/en19133014 - 26 Jun 2026
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Maintaining a conductive network is essential for achieving high energy density and long-term reliability in lithium-ion batteries. However, its stability is often compromised by structural non-uniformity, and under high-voltage operation, by the oxidative degradation of carbon-based conductive additives. To address these issues, we [...] Read more.
Maintaining a conductive network is essential for achieving high energy density and long-term reliability in lithium-ion batteries. However, its stability is often compromised by structural non-uniformity, and under high-voltage operation, by the oxidative degradation of carbon-based conductive additives. To address these issues, we propose a composite cathode design that combines multi-component electrophoretic deposition (EPD) with a chemically stable Ti4O7 conductive oxide. The EPD conditions were systematically investigated, and an applied voltage of 100 V was identified as the standard voltage for controlling electrode loading while avoiding cracking and delamination under severe deposition conditions. The electrochemical performance of the EPD-derived electrodes depended strongly on the Ti4O7 content in the initial EPD suspension. Ti-0 and Ti-1, prepared from suspensions containing 0 and 1 wt% Ti4O7, respectively, maintained stable capacity delivery over a wide loading range, with areal capacities in good agreement with the theoretical values. In contrast, Ti-5, prepared from a suspension containing 5 wt% Ti4O7, exhibited significant capacity degradation and failed under high-loading conditions. High-voltage cycling over 50 cycles and impedance analysis further showed that Ti-1 exhibited better cycling behavior than Ti-0, with less pronounced resistance growth, whereas Ti-5 displayed poor cycling performance. These results suggest that multi-component EPD with an appropriate amount of Ti4O7 can provide a balanced hybrid conductive network for improving the relative high-voltage cycling behavior of cathodes within the tested condition. Full article
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Global Development Trends of Biomass-Derived Nanocellulose Based on Bibliometric and Patentometric Analysis
by Qimei Chen, Pengbo Liu, Haoze Li, Tangrong Wang, Bing Xiao, Chang Yao and Jianguo Zhu
Energies 2026, 19(13), 3181; https://doi.org/10.3390/en19133181 - 4 Jul 2026
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Against the background of carbon neutrality and the global energy transition, biomass-derived nanocellulose has attracted increasing attention because of its renewability, biodegradability, low density, high mechanical strength, and tunable surface chemistry. This study reviews the global development of biomass-derived nanocellulose from the perspectives [...] Read more.
Against the background of carbon neutrality and the global energy transition, biomass-derived nanocellulose has attracted increasing attention because of its renewability, biodegradability, low density, high mechanical strength, and tunable surface chemistry. This study reviews the global development of biomass-derived nanocellulose from the perspectives of research trends, hotspot themes, technological frontiers, patent deployment, and industrial applications. The results show that research output has grown rapidly in recent years, with China leading in publication volume, while the United States and several European countries perform more strongly in highly cited studies and international collaboration. Current research focuses mainly on green preparation technologies, chemical functionalization, multifunctional composites, adsorption and environmental remediation, and energy-related applications. Patent analysis reveals clear international differentiation: China leads in patent quantity and large-scale production technologies, whereas the United States and Japan show stronger advantages in patent quality, overseas patent layout, and high-end applications. Overall, biomass-derived nanocellulose is accelerating from laboratory research to industrial application, but further progress still depends on achieving breakthroughs in cost reduction, continuous manufacturing, functional modification, and standardization. Full article
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Recent Progress of Advanced Biofuel 2,5-Dimethylfuran Production from 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural
by Jianing Liu, Yu Jia, Tiantian Wang, Zhongxiang Wang, Huaizun Li, Xianlong He, Zhe Zhao, Guizhuan Xu, Sihan Ma and Binglin Chen
Energies 2026, 19(11), 2598; https://doi.org/10.3390/en19112598 - 27 May 2026
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Given the depletion of fossil resources and mounting environmental pressures, the efficient conversion of the biomass-derived platform molecule 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) into the liquid fuel 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF) is of critical strategic importance. The recent advances in the hydrogenolysis of HMF to DMF were systematically [...] Read more.
Given the depletion of fossil resources and mounting environmental pressures, the efficient conversion of the biomass-derived platform molecule 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) into the liquid fuel 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF) is of critical strategic importance. The recent advances in the hydrogenolysis of HMF to DMF were systematically summarized in this review. The performance advantages and limitations of monometallic catalysts, including noble metals and non-noble metals, were discussed. The bimetallic active centers engineered through synergistic effects to enhance activity were summarized. Crucially, the roles of the physicochemical properties of catalyst supports and the hydrogen donors in governing reaction pathways and efficiency were also analyzed in depth. Finally, future research directions were proposed to address current challenges related to catalyst durability and economic viability. Full article
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Advances in Sodium Ion Batteries Based on Mixed Electrolytes of ILs and Organic Solvents
by Sajjad Ghiyami and Claudio Mele
Energies 2026, 19(3), 679; https://doi.org/10.3390/en19030679 - 28 Jan 2026
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Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) represent a topic of extreme interest in the research field, especially because the materials used are cheaper than those in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). In SIBs, the choice of cathodes and electrolytes is very important because they will affect the energy [...] Read more.
Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) represent a topic of extreme interest in the research field, especially because the materials used are cheaper than those in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). In SIBs, the choice of cathodes and electrolytes is very important because they will affect the energy density, cycling stability, and safety of the battery. This work focuses on the prospect of hybrid electrolyte cells that incorporate ionic liquids (ILs) into organic liquids in order to improve the safety and performance of SIBs. Organic solutes make ionic conductivity higher due to larger IL electrochemical windows, good thermal stability and low volatility. They have some issues like flammability, dissolution, and transport limitations, but these aspects could be solved by using hybrid electrolyte systems. In this study, we investigate the effect of using different salts and solvents on the characteristics of the SIBs. We analyze ionic conductivity, electrochemical stability, and the development of stable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) in the SIBs by using hybrid electrolytes. Additionally, we demonstrate that the addition of ILs to organic electrolytes can improve their thermal stability, so as a result, the safety and lifecycle of the battery will be increased. In conclusion, this research shows how hybrid electrolytes could have great potential for SIB battery technology in high-performance and large-scale energy storage applications. Full article
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