The rapid development of nanotechnology has broken through some of the limits of traditional bulk materials. As the size decreases to micro-nanometers, sub-nano scale, thanks to its specific surface area, charge transfer and size effect characteristics, the new applications in energy storage are achieved. In the last decade, nanomaterials have made significant progress in energy conversion and energy storage as well as devices application. Nanomaterials include, but are not limited to, one-dimensional quantum dots, two-dimensional sheet materials, and three-dimensional composite new structures. The inherent properties of these materials allow them to collect and convert the energy into other accessible forms that are convenient for storage.
The purpose of this research topic is to solve the following problems in energy conversion and storage based on micro-nano materials: (i) Research on the green and efficient synthesis methods of new micro and nano materials structure ; (ii) Research on the existence of micro and nano materials in the process of new energy storage system cycle stability; (iii) The efficiency improvement of micro-nano materials in the process of new energy catalytic conversion; (iv) Challenges in the design and control of the synthesis of novel nanostructured materials. Furthermore, we will review the latest developments in the control of synthesis, growth mechanisms, and engineering applications of nanomaterials, which could be used in lithium-ion batteries, catalysts, solar cells, supercapacitors, and new fuel cell energy storage systems.
Therefore, we welcome all contributions to solve (but not limited to) the following topics from the chemistry perspective:
• Micro-nano materials for secondary energy storage such as new lithium-ion batteries, metal-sulfur batteries, metal-air batteries, supercapacitors, etc.
• Micro and nano materials for fuel cell catalysis
• Micro and nano materials for photocatalytic energy conversion
• Micro and nano materials for catalytic conversion and storage of carbon dioxide
The rapid development of nanotechnology has broken through some of the limits of traditional bulk materials. As the size decreases to micro-nanometers, sub-nano scale, thanks to its specific surface area, charge transfer and size effect characteristics, the new applications in energy storage are achieved. In the last decade, nanomaterials have made significant progress in energy conversion and energy storage as well as devices application. Nanomaterials include, but are not limited to, one-dimensional quantum dots, two-dimensional sheet materials, and three-dimensional composite new structures. The inherent properties of these materials allow them to collect and convert the energy into other accessible forms that are convenient for storage.
The purpose of this research topic is to solve the following problems in energy conversion and storage based on micro-nano materials: (i) Research on the green and efficient synthesis methods of new micro and nano materials structure ; (ii) Research on the existence of micro and nano materials in the process of new energy storage system cycle stability; (iii) The efficiency improvement of micro-nano materials in the process of new energy catalytic conversion; (iv) Challenges in the design and control of the synthesis of novel nanostructured materials. Furthermore, we will review the latest developments in the control of synthesis, growth mechanisms, and engineering applications of nanomaterials, which could be used in lithium-ion batteries, catalysts, solar cells, supercapacitors, and new fuel cell energy storage systems.
Therefore, we welcome all contributions to solve (but not limited to) the following topics from the chemistry perspective:
• Micro-nano materials for secondary energy storage such as new lithium-ion batteries, metal-sulfur batteries, metal-air batteries, supercapacitors, etc.
• Micro and nano materials for fuel cell catalysis
• Micro and nano materials for photocatalytic energy conversion
• Micro and nano materials for catalytic conversion and storage of carbon dioxide