Emerging Materials and Interfaces for Batteries and Supercapacitors

Dear Colleagues,

The worldwide research efforts working towards advancing sustainable energy systems include the key pillar of high-performance energy storage technologies. Batteries and supercapacitors represent the heart of this sustainable transition, since these systems support the efficient deployment of renewable energy and the electrification of various sectors, especially transportation, while also promoting the functionality of fuel cell-based portable devices. To fulfil the vital criteria of high energy and power density, safety, a long lifespan, and environmental compliance, research and innovation must make essential progress on these topics in materials science and interfacial engineering. This Topic aims to highlight the latest advancements and breakthroughs in emerging materials and interfaces, which clearly demonstrate the sustainable functionality of electrochemical energy storage devices. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives on the design, synthesis, and characterization of novel electrode and electrolyte materials, including (but not limited to) nanostructured porous carbons, transition metal oxides and sulfides, hybrid materials, solid-state electrolytes, and conductive polymers. In addition to presenting conventional works based on the synthesis–characterization–evaluation process, special emphasis will be given to in operando/in situ and scalable fabrication techniques, while studies bridging machine learning and modeling with experiments are highly encouraged. We are also interested in works focusing on interfacial phenomena and the governing mechanisms affecting the critical characteristics (efficiency, cycling stability, and safety) of batteries and supercapacitors. This Topic aims to provide a scientific tool to promote the prospects of next-generation batteries and supercapacitors, thereby supporting the energy transition.

Prof. Dr. George Avgouropoulos
Dr. Joan Papavasiliou
Dr. Neslihan Yuca
Topic Editors