Next-Generation Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion

Dear Colleagues,

A substantial amount of energy is utilized daily throughout the world. As a result, much research has been conducted to determine highly efficient methods of storing and converting essential energy. Examples of energy-storage systems that have been extensively explored for power sources with high energy/power density, long operation life-time, and high system stability include lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, hybrid supercapacitors, multivalent-ion batteries, metal–sulfur/air batteries, and energy conversion systems, including the proton exchange membrane fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, and alkaline fuel cell.

A variety of device components, including anodes, cathodes, membranes, electrolytes, and catalysts, have been investigated for the purpose of improving energy storage and conversion systems, from which material design and performance optimization can be carried out.

Comprehensive research of energy storage and conversion requires a multidisciplinary approach. Therefore, the aim of this Special Issue is to inspire energy storage/conversion-related researchers to share their interesting and promising works, particularly, advanced materials design and electrochemical performance including the analysis of process–structure–property relationships.

We invite authors to submit original research articles, review articles, and significant preliminary communications describing current research trends and future perspectives in energy storage and conversion.

Dr. Sheng-Heng Chung
Prof. Il Tae Kim
Guest Editors

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