Nanomaterials for Energy and Environmental Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Due to the size effect, materials with nanoscale dimensions or structures are advantageous in offering huge surface-to-volume ratios, favorable transport properties, altered physical properties, and confinement effects. Functional nanomaterials have been extensively studied for energy-related applications such as solar cells, catalysts, and electrochemical energy storage systems. Nanostructured materials benefit these applications by (1) providing a large surface area to boost the electrochemical reaction at the heterophase interface, (2) generating optical effects to improve optical absorption in solar cells, and (3) giving rise to a porous structure to facilitate the electron or ion transport and electrolyte diffusion, so as to ensure a high-efficiency electrochemical process. I invite you to submit manuscripts on topics including (but not limited to) the following:

1. Nanomaterials for the future hydrogen economy (any aspect);

2. Nanomaterials for renewable energy production and efficient storage;

3. Nanomaterials for electrochemical energy conversion and storage systems;

4. Nanomaterials for sustainable energy and environmental protection;

5. Nanomaterials for a sustainable environment;

6. Nanomaterials for water and wastewater treatment;

7. Nanomaterials for future highly efficient solar cells and solar energy conversion;

8. Technology for the synthesis of functional nanomaterials;

9. New mechanisms relying on nanostructures;

10. Understanding of the relationship between the device performance and the nanomaterial structure.

Prof. Dr. Robert A. Varin
Dr. Geng Zhong
Topic Editors