Advances in Metal Chalcogenides and Their Composites: Synthesis, Properties and Energy Storage Application
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 February 2026 | Viewed by 63
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Metal chalcogenides, such as metal sulfides and selenides, have emerged as a promising material for a wide range of applications due to their unique physicochemical properties. Their high electrical conductivity, excellent thermal stability, and natural abundance make them cost-effective options for electrode materials in supercapacitors and batteries. Compared to their oxide counterparts, they offer higher specific capacity, better electrical conductivity, and improved electrochemical performance, making them more suitable for energy storage applications. Nonetheless, several challenges remain, including concerns about their long-term stability and slow reaction kinetics. To mitigate these issues, diverse strategies are being explored, such as modulating the microstructure and components, heteroatom doping, and hybridization with other materials with different properties, including carbon and MXenes. These strategies have significantly enhanced metal chalcogenides’ electrochemical performance by increasing their specific surface area, enhancing organized porosity, shortening diffusion paths, and providing sufficient active sites for ionic interaction. Furthermore, they allow for electrochemical reactions to occur without compromising structural integrity, facilitating the enhancement or introduction of new properties. This Special Issue seeks the submission of research contributions focused on recent advancements in synthesis strategies, structural modifications, characterization techniques, and charge storage mechanisms of metal chalcogenides and their composites in energy storage systems such as supercapacitors and rechargeable batteries. We welcome the submission of original research articles and reviews that offer substantial scientific advancements in this area.
Dr. Tensangmu Lama Tamang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- electrode materials
- metal sulfides
- metal selenides
- metal chalcogenide/carbon composites
- metal chalcogenide/MXene composites
- supercapacitors
- energy storage
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