Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Sensing Applications
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "D：Materials and Processing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 January 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanomaterials; catalysis; tribocatalysis; lubricants; advanced materials; sustainable energy; green chemistry
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: nanomaterials; catalysis; tribocatalysis; lubricants; advanced materials; sustainable energy; green chemistry
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanomaterials have emerged as key components in the development of advanced technologies due to their unique physical, chemical, and electronic properties, which differ significantly from their bulk counterparts. Their high surface-to-volume ratio, quantum size effects, and tunable surface functionalities make them particularly attractive for applications in energy storage and sensing.
This Special Issue, "Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Sensing Applications", invites contributions that explore the design, synthesis, and application of nanomaterials, including, but not limited to, metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, carbon-based nanostructures, 2D materials, quantum dots, and hybrid nanocomposites. Of particular interest are studies focusing on innovative fabrication techniques, such as solvothermal synthesis, hydrothermal methods, electrospinning, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), atomic layer deposition (ALD), and green synthesis, as well as structural and functional characterization.
We also welcome work addressing the integration of nanomaterials into devices such as batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, and chemical or biological sensors, with an emphasis on performance enhancement and ensuring long-term stability. Manuscripts highlighting the industrial scalability, sustainability, and real-world application potential of these nanomaterials are especially encouraged.
The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for disseminating high-quality research that advances our understanding of how nanoscale materials can be engineered to meet the growing demands for efficient, sustainable, and responsive technologies.
Dr. Claudia Cirillo
Dr. Mariagrazia Iuliano
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanomaterials
- energy storage
- sensing applications
- nanostructures
- functional nanomaterials
- material synthesis
- nanotechnology
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