2D Materials: Synthesis and Energy Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Following an extensive exploration of graphene, two-dimensional (2D) materials have been brought into the spotlight of material science. Growing research efforts have triggered the explosive development of a broad diversity of 2D materials, including both 2D carbon-rich materials (e.g., 2D polymers, 2D metal-organic frameworks, and 2D covalent organic frameworks) and 2D inorganic materials. Atom-thick 2D materials feature a large surface-to-volume ratio, high atom exposure, tunable surface chemistry, and favorable mechanical properties. These features open the door for the application of 2D materials in numerous fields, particularly energy-related applications (mainly energy storage and energy conversion).

This Special Issue will cover promising and novel research trends in the synthesis of 2D materials and the exploration of their energy-related applications. The topics of interest include, but are not limited to the following:

• Top-down fabrication of 2D materials.
• Bottom-up synthesis of 2D materials or 2D heterostructures.
• Exploration of 2D materials for electrochemical energy storage (supercapacitors, rechargeable batteries, and others).
• Exploration of 2D materials for energy conversion (electrocatalysis, photo-electrocatalysis, and others).

Dr. Minghao Yu
Guest Editor

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