Advanced Materials for Energy Storage: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: design of novel lightweight semiconductor materials based on B, C, N, and O elements, and their applications in biomedical and energy storage fields
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Interests: applications of nanomaterials in green energy, environmental protection, and wearable electronic devices
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Interests: high-performance lithium/sodium-ion batteries; electrocatalytic conversion mechanisms and application development; high-conductivity flexible solid-state electrolytes and all-solid-state battery technologies
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue on “Advanced Materials for Energy Storage: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications” aims to explore the latest developments in cutting-edge energy storage materials. It covers the synthesis and processing techniques of novel materials such as high-performance lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries, zinc-ion batteries, and supercapacitors. Additionally, it delves into advanced characterization methods to reveal the structural and performance features of these materials. The application prospects of the materials in renewable energy storage, electric vehicles, and portable electronics are also a key focus. Overall, this Special Issue provides valuable insights for researchers in the field of energy storage, promoting the development of advanced energy storage materials.
Prof. Dr. Qunhong Weng
Dr. Zeyan Zhou
Dr. Taotao Zeng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- advanced energy storage materials
- lithium-ion batteries
- solid-state batteries
- lithium-sulfur batteries
- electrocatalytic materials
- material synthesis
- characterization techniques
- renewable energy storage
- photocatalytic materials
- energy storage applications
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