Nanostructured Materials for Energy Storage Applications
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 99
Special Issue Editors
Interests: functional nanomaterials; nanocomposites (graphene, metal oxides); electrochemical and multifunctional properties of nanostructured materials; integration of nanomaterials into polymeric matrices; energy storage and conversion; energy harvesting
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing global demand for sustainable energy solutions has intensified research on advanced energy storage systems. Nanostructured materials, with their high surface area, tunable porosity, and superior electrochemical properties, play a pivotal role in enhancing the performance of batteries, supercapacitors, and hybrid storage devices. These advancements are crucial in improving energy efficiency, cycle stability, and environmental sustainability.
This Special Issue aims to explore cutting-edge developments in nanostructured materials for energy storage applications, focusing primarily on sustainable synthesis, lifecycle assessments, and scalable fabrication methods. We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and perspectives that address (but are not limited to) the following topics:
- Nanostructured materials (graphene, MXenes, metal oxides, and nanocomposites) for electrochemical energy storage.
- Next-generation battery technologies (lithium-ion, sodium-ion, solid-state, lithium-sulfur, and beyond).
- Supercapacitors and hybrid energy storage systems leveraging nanotechnology.
- Sustainable fabrication processes and eco-friendly material development.
- Mechanistic insights into charge storage and ion transport in nanostructures.
- Environmental impact and recyclability of nanomaterials for energy applications.
By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, this Special Issue aims to bridge fundamental materials science with applied energy technologies, contributing to developing greener and more efficient energy storage solutions. We welcome contributions from academia, industry, and research institutions pushing sustainable energy materials' boundaries.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and to advancing the field of nanostructured energy storage materials together.
Dr. Liliana Licea Jiménez
Dr. Ulises Antonio Méndez Romero
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanostructured energy materials
- electrochemical energy storage
- advanced battery technologies
- supercapacitors and hybrid storage systems
- MXenes and graphene-based materials
- metal oxide nanostructures
- sustainable nanomaterial synthesis
- green nanotechnology for energy
- environmental impact and lifecycle analysis
- recyclable and high-performance energy storage materials.
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