High-Performance Materials for Energy Conversion
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 586
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hydrogen evolution; coating; corrosion and protection; catalyze
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Energy conversion systems are essential for addressing global energy demands and combating climate change, and high-performance materials are at the forefront of improving the efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness of these technologies.
This Special Issue aims to explore the latest advancements in materials science that contribute to efficient and sustainable energy conversion technologies. This Special Issue covers a wide range of materials, including those used in solar cells, fuel cells, batteries, catalytic and thermoelectric devices, and supercapacitors, with an emphasis on their properties, fabrication methods, and performance characteristics. Topics of interest include novel material design strategies, nano-structuring approaches, advanced coatings, and material optimization techniques for energy harvesting and storage systems. Additionally, the Special Issue will highlight the role of advanced manufacturing methods in scaling these materials for practical applications. By showcasing cutting-edge research, this Special Issue seeks to guide the development of next-generation energy conversion materials that are essential for building a sustainable energy future. Authors are encouraged to submit studies that push the boundaries of material performance and bring innovative solutions to energy conversion challenges.
Dr. Guanshui Ma
Guest Editor
Dr. Hang Zhao
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- solar cells
- fuel cells
- batteries
- catalysis
- thermoelectric devices
- supercapacitors
- lithium–sulfur batteries
- energy storage material
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