Sustainable Materials and Techniques for Energy Storage
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 51
Special Issue Editors
Interests: synthesis of nanomaterials and their applications in supercapacitors and metal-ion batteries for sustainable energy storage systems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global transition towards renewable energy sources necessitates advancements in energy storage technologies to address intermittency challenges and ensure grid stability. Sustainable materials and innovative techniques play a pivotal role in developing efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly energy storage systems. This Special Issue focuses on emerging materials, manufacturing processes, and device architectures that enable scalable and sustainable energy storage solutions.
Aim of the Special Issue
This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research focused on material engineering, synthesis methods, and device designs for energy storage applications. By bridging fundamental science and practical implementation, the goal of this Special Issue is to foster breakthroughs in reducing environmental impact, improving energy density, and extending the lifespan of storage systems. Contributions should align with Materials’ scope, emphasizing sustainability, circular economy principles, and eco-friendly technologies.
Suggested Themes and Article Types
We welcome the submission of original research articles and reviews addressing, but not limited to, the following:
- Next-generation battery materials (e.g., lithium-ion, sodium-ion, solid-state);
- Supercapacitors and hybrid energy storage systems;
- Sustainable electrode/electrolyte design for long-term stability;
- Low-cost synthesis techniques (e.g., scalable nanomanufacturing, bio-inspired approaches);
- Recycling and waste management strategies for energy storage devices;
- Lifecycle assessments (LCAs) and techno-economic analyses.
Prof. Dr. Yunjun Ruan
Dr. Jun Ma
Dr. Fan Yang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable energy storage
- battery materials
- supercapacitors
- solid-state electrolytes
- recycling
- lifecycle assessment
- nanotechnology
- renewable energy
- eco-friendly synthesis
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