Electrochemistry of Nanomaterials and Their Applications for Energy Storage and Conversion

A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy and Catalysis".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 287

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Institute for Energy Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
Interests: controlled synthesis of functional nanomaterials; electrochemical energy storage and conversion; semiconductor material

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Institute for Energy Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
Interests: functional nanomaterials; electrocatalysis; fuel cells
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Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue on "Electrochemistry of Nanomaterials and Their Applications for Energy Storage and Conversion" aims to bring together cutting-edge research on the design, synthesis, and application of nanomaterials in the field of electrochemical energy storage and conversion. This Issue will cover a broad range of topics including the development of functional nanomaterials for electrocatalysis and their integration into various applications, such as water splitting, fuel cells, lithium/sodium-ion batteries, and lithium/sodium sulfur (selenide) batteries. Additionally, the Issue will explore advancements in electrolyte additives and anode surface modifications to enhance the performance and longevity of energy storage systems. We welcome contributions that provide new insights into the fundamental mechanisms, innovative synthesis techniques, and practical applications of nanomaterials in electrochemical processes.

Prof. Dr. Yong Wang
Prof. Dr. Junfeng Liu
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Keywords

  • nanomaterials
  • electrocatalysis
  • fuel cells
  • lithium/sodium-ion batteries
  • lithium/sodium–sulfur batteries
  • electrolyte additives
  • anode surface

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Shredded-Coconut-Derived Sulfur-Doped Hard Carbon via Hydrothermal Processing for High-Performance Sodium Ion Anodes
by Yuanfeng Liu, Shuai Chen, Chengzhi Zhang, Guochun Li, Junfeng Liu and Yong Wang
Nanomaterials 2025, 15(10), 734; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15100734 - 14 May 2025
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The extensive use of sodium-ion batteries has made it important to develop high-performance anode materials. Owing to their good sustainability, low cost, and excellent electrochemical properties, hard carbon materials are expected to be a good choice, especially biomass-derived hard carbon. In this study, [...] Read more.
The extensive use of sodium-ion batteries has made it important to develop high-performance anode materials. Owing to their good sustainability, low cost, and excellent electrochemical properties, hard carbon materials are expected to be a good choice, especially biomass-derived hard carbon. In this study, we successfully synthesized a coir-based carbon nanosphere as an anode material. The hard carbon has a low degree of structural ordering, small particle size, and multiple pore networks for easy sulfur doping compared to the conventional direct high-temperature sulfur doping. The material has a high reversible capacity of 536 mAh g−1 and an initial Coulombic efficiency of 53%, maintaining a reversible capacity of 308 mAh g−1 at a high current density of 5 A g−1, achieving a capacity retention of 90.3% after 1000 cycles. The performance enhancement stems from a combination of enlarged layer spacing, an increased specific surface area, enhanced porosity, and doped sulfur atoms. This study provides an effective strategy for the conversion of biomass waste into high-performance sodium-ion anode material batteries. Full article
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