Advances in Sustainable Electrode Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Fossil fuels have been one of the main sources for generating electricity for years. However, a part of the industrial outcomes has also resulted in the high emission of carbon dioxide and the generation of greenhouse gases, for which there have been detrimental and cumulative effects on mankind and nature. The transition toward clean and green energy has resulted in a tremendous focus on using renewable energy storage and conversion systems, such as batteries and supercapacitors.

Electrodes are a vital component in the assembly of batteries and supercapacitors. From pure metal slabs to the engineering of porous structures, the continuous development of electrode materials has been widely pursued throughout the years. With such scientific advancements come the depletion of natural resources, thus requiring that precious metals, such as Li, Co, Ni, Cd, etc., be recycled. Thus, the need for device assembly components with long-term functions and applications is highly essential in material development.

“Advances in Sustainable Electrode Materials” is dedicated to promoting long-term and sustainable studies of electrode materials in energy storage and conversion systems. This Special Issue of Sustainability aims to serve as a platform to address, discuss, disseminate, and assess ongoing issues, challenges, advancements, and future perspectives in line with the development and application of sustainable electrode materials. The contributions will cover original research and review articles related to material preparation, techniques, and characterization of sustainable or recycled electrodes, including current collectors, active material, integrated electrode materials, etc., and applications where the electrodes are utilized (battery, supercapacitor, water splitting, electrochemical gas evolution, electrocatalysis, fuel cells). Another aim is to present original research articles related to recycling and repurposing waste or discarded materials that can still be used in the assembly of batteries or supercapacitor devices.

Dr. Charmaine SJ. Lamiel
Guest Editor

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