Metal Sulfides and MXene-Based Nanostructured Materials for High-Performance Supercapacitors and Overall Water Splitting
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "2D and Carbon Nanomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 46
Special Issue Editors
Interests: material synthesis; water splitting; supercapacitors/batteries; membranes
Interests: metal–organic frameworks; Zn–air batteries; water splitting; supercapacitors
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid global shift towards sustainable energy solutions necessitates breakthroughs in energy storage and conversion technologies. This Special Issue, titled "Metal Sulfides and MXene-Based Nanostructured Materials for High-Performance Supercapacitors and Overall Water Splitting," highlights cutting-edge research at the nexus of supercapacitors and water splitting technologies.
Supercapacitors are at the forefront of next-generation energy storage systems, offering high power density, fast charge–discharge rates, and long cycle life. Simultaneously, water splitting has emerged as a pivotal technology for green hydrogen production, leveraging renewable energy sources for sustainable fuel generation. The integration of innovative materials and advanced techniques is driving significant progress in both fields, opening new pathways for efficient energy storage and conversion.
This Special Issue welcomes contributions that explore the design, synthesis, and application of advanced materials such as metal oxides, sulfides, carbides, and hybrid nanostructures for supercapacitors, photocatalysts, and electrocatalysts. Topics include the following:
- Novel electrode materials and architectures for supercapacitors.
- Catalyst innovations for overall water splitting, including oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions (OER/HER).
- Synergistic approaches combining supercapacitor storage and water-splitting technologies.
- Theoretical and experimental insights into charge transfer mechanisms and material performance.
- Strategies for enhancing energy density, stability, and scalability of these systems.
Through this Special Issue, we aim to present a comprehensive overview of emerging trends and breakthroughs in energy storage and hydrogen generation. Researchers, scientists, and engineers are encouraged to contribute their findings to advance the global transition towards clean and sustainable energy solutions.
Dr. Ghanshyam Gyawali
Dr. Ojha Gunendra Prasad
Guest Editors
Dr. Keshab Pandey
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- emerging materials
- supercapacitors
- hydrogen evolution reaction
- oxygen evolution reaction
- oxygen reduction reaction
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