Applications of Nanostructured Materials for Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy and Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 145
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The accelerating global transition to sustainable energy systems necessitates ground-breaking advancements in electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies. Nanostructured materials have emerged as a key component in this process, providing unprecedented control over composition, morphology, surface chemistry, and electrical structure. These characteristics allow for significant gains in catalytic activity, energy efficiency, durability, and scalability in a wide range of energy-related applications.
This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research on the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of nanostructured materials for electrochemical energy systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, electrocatalysts for water splitting (HER/OER), oxygen reduction and evolution reactions (ORR/OER), carbon dioxide reduction (CO₂RR), nitrogen reduction (NRR), as well as advanced materials as electrode materials and electrolytes for energy storage systems like batteries (Li-ion, Na-ion, Zn-ion, etc.), supercapacitors, and hybrid energy storage devices.
We particularly encourage submissions that explore the following:
- Rational design strategies, including defect engineering, heterostructures, and single-atom catalysts;
- Advanced in situ/operando characterization techniques to elucidate reaction mechanisms (catalytic or redox reactions);
- Theoretical and computational modeling to guide material innovation for catalysis and energy storage;
- Scalable, green, and sustainable synthesis approaches;
- Integration of practical energy storage devices into current grid systems.
We greatly value interdisciplinary contributions that connect engineering, chemistry, physics, and materials science. We welcome both fresh research papers and thorough assessments that offer important perspectives on present issues and potential paths forward.
This Special Issue aims to further the basic knowledge and useful application of nanostructured materials in electrochemical energy technologies by assembling top-notch contributions from eminent researchers, ultimately promoting a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.
Dr. Shalini Sahani
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanostructured materials
- electrocatalysis
- energy storage
- electrochemical energy conversion
- batteries
- supercapacitors
- fuel cells
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