Applications of Advanced Functional Materials: Electrocatalysis and Energy
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 34
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Interests: energy storage devices; electrocatalytic water splitting; gas sensors
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Dear Colleagues,
The rapid advancement of clean energy technology positions advanced functional materials at the forefront of contemporary energy research. Modern electrocatalysis applications rely on these materials as essential components to improve all crucial aspects of electrochemical reaction efficiency and performance stability, including selectivity. The HER, OER, and CO2RR reactions greatly benefit from functional nanomaterials, which encompass MOFs, TMDs, perovskites, and doped carbon-based catalysts. Next-generation fuel cells and electrolyzers are developed thanks to their adaptable characteristics, which feature high surface areas, tailored electronic configurations, and controlled active sites.
Advanced functional materials are crucial for developing batteries, supercapacitors, and solar energy systems within the entire energy sector. Lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, along with supercapacitor technologies, are progressing swiftly by utilizing electrode materials that feature high conductivity and excellent ion diffusion properties. The continuous advancement of hybrid nanostructures and heterojunction materials improves both the efficiency and stability of solar cells.
This Special Issue facilitates research on cutting-edge approaches that synthesize innovative materials for practical energy systems. Integrating material science and surface chemistry with computational modeling techniques is essential for achieving superior performance and sustainable solutions. The implementation of advanced functional materials in energy systems will create a cleaner, sustainable energy framework that is both efficient and robust.
Prof. Dr. Rajneesh Kumar Mishra
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- functional nanomaterials
- advanced catalysts
- hydrogen evolution reaction (HER)
- sustainable energy
- electrocatalysis
- energy conversion
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