2D Nanomaterials and Composites for Energy and Environmental Sustainability

Dear Colleagues,

This special issue focuses mainly on theoretical and experimental studies conducted in 2D nanomaterials and composites, specially designed for energy and environmental sustainability applications. A large specific surface area with submicrometer and nanometer thicknesses (2D nanomaterials), and the possibility to combine more than two materials either by a multilayer architecture or by a heterogeneous mixture of particles with micro- and nano-meter grain sizes, allow these systems to exhibit extraordinary properties, improving those that their constituent materials have separately or inducing a multifunctional behavior. Taking advantage of relevant properties such as quantum-size effect, electron confinement, electrical/thermal conductivity, and optical transparency, 2D nanomaterials are essential for energy and environmental applications that include H2 production, CO2 reduction, supercapacitors, electro- and photo-catalytic devices, solar cells, batteries, membrane separation, advanced oxidation process, and water remediation. In the case of composite, their multifunctional character offers the ability to improve specific properties for a targeted implementation. Like 2D nanomaterials, composite materials have contributed to improving the energy production and storage processes, and they are responsible for the circular economy model has sense.

Prof. Dr. Edgar Mosquera-Vargas
Prof. Dr. Luis Alfredo Rodríguez
Guest Editors

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