Nanocomposites are advanced materials that combine nanoscale particles or fibers with a matrix of different materials. As they exhibit unique properties that are not present in the individual components alone, such as enhanced electrical conductivity, specific surface area, and mechanical properties, nanocomposites have emerged as promising candidates for energy harvesting and storage applications. Leveraging their electrically responsive properties, some nanocomposites can harvest electrical energy from mechanical energy, and some others can store electrical energy as supercapacitor or batteries. The lightweight nature, high energy density and thermal stability of nanocomposites have attracted significant research interest in the field of sustainable energy. However, challenges remain in the performance, durability, and substitutability of existing commercial products, hindering their translation into applications.
The primary goal of this Research Topic is to provide a discussion platform dedicated to advancing nanocomposites research with a focus on applications in energy harvesting and storage. A wide range of topics are welcome, including fabrication, characterization, demonstration in both experimental and computational simulation methods.
By identifying the challenges and opportunities in the state-of-the-art of nanocomposites for energy harvesting and storage applications, we aspire to have in-depth understanding of the mechanisms and conclude all potential directions and future emerging trends. By showing the cutting-edge ideas and methods, this Research Topic aims to catalyze breakthroughs in nanocomposites for energy harvesting and storage applications.
We invite the submission of Original Research, Review, Mini Review, Perspective articles on themes including, but not limited to:
• Nanocomposites for energy harvesting
• Nanocomposites for energy storage
• Fabrication and characterization of nanocomposites
• Computational simulation of nanocomposites for energy harvesting and storage applications
• Demonstration and translation of nanocomposites into energy harvesting and storage applications
• Future directions and emerging trends in nanocomposites for energy harvesting and storage applications.
Keywords:
Nanocomposites; Energy Harvesting; Energy Storage; Experimental; Simulation
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Nanocomposites are advanced materials that combine nanoscale particles or fibers with a matrix of different materials. As they exhibit unique properties that are not present in the individual components alone, such as enhanced electrical conductivity, specific surface area, and mechanical properties, nanocomposites have emerged as promising candidates for energy harvesting and storage applications. Leveraging their electrically responsive properties, some nanocomposites can harvest electrical energy from mechanical energy, and some others can store electrical energy as supercapacitor or batteries. The lightweight nature, high energy density and thermal stability of nanocomposites have attracted significant research interest in the field of sustainable energy. However, challenges remain in the performance, durability, and substitutability of existing commercial products, hindering their translation into applications.
The primary goal of this Research Topic is to provide a discussion platform dedicated to advancing nanocomposites research with a focus on applications in energy harvesting and storage. A wide range of topics are welcome, including fabrication, characterization, demonstration in both experimental and computational simulation methods.
By identifying the challenges and opportunities in the state-of-the-art of nanocomposites for energy harvesting and storage applications, we aspire to have in-depth understanding of the mechanisms and conclude all potential directions and future emerging trends. By showing the cutting-edge ideas and methods, this Research Topic aims to catalyze breakthroughs in nanocomposites for energy harvesting and storage applications.
We invite the submission of Original Research, Review, Mini Review, Perspective articles on themes including, but not limited to:
• Nanocomposites for energy harvesting
• Nanocomposites for energy storage
• Fabrication and characterization of nanocomposites
• Computational simulation of nanocomposites for energy harvesting and storage applications
• Demonstration and translation of nanocomposites into energy harvesting and storage applications
• Future directions and emerging trends in nanocomposites for energy harvesting and storage applications.
Keywords:
Nanocomposites; Energy Harvesting; Energy Storage; Experimental; Simulation
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.