Valorizing Waste-Derived Carbon for Advanced Battery Applications: Innovations and Sustainable Pathways
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy and Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 March 2026) | Viewed by 974
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Interests: energy storage; supercapacitors; sustainable carbons; lithium–sulfur batteries
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Interests: supercapacitors; carbon nanomaterials; ionic liquids; energy storage; nanopesticides; environmental safety; cytotoxicity; ecotoxicity; food allergens
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue delves into the transformative potential of waste-derived carbons in addressing global energy storage challenges. With increasing demand for sustainable, efficient, and scalable energy solutions, this issue explores how valorizing waste streams—ranging from biomass to industrial by-products—can revolutionize battery technologies. While excluding sodium-ion batteries as a primary focus, the issue highlights applications in lithium-ion, lithium–sulfur, and emerging energy storage systems.
Key themes include innovative methodologies for the synthesis and structural tuning of waste-derived carbons to achieve high performance and longevity in batteries. Studies investigating the role of these materials in enhancing solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) stability, improving ionic conductivity, and advancing electrode architectures are particularly welcomed. The issue also seeks insights into environmental impact analysis, promoting a circular economy approach.
This Special Issue invites researchers to showcase advances in fabrication techniques, such as hybrid electrode designs, and their integration into real-world energy applications. By bridging the gap between waste management and sustainable energy storage, this issue aims to contribute to the global transition towards greener energy systems, driving innovations that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the broader push for resource conservation and carbon neutrality.
Dr. Ana Teresa Brandão
Dr. Carlos Pereira
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- green electrochemistry
- sustainable energy storage
- eco-friendly technologies
- electrochemical processes
- renewable energy conversion
- environmental remediation
- sustainable batteries
- waste-to-energy systems
- energy efficiency
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