Topological materials possess band structures that are protected by symmetry, lending them valuable electronic features that find utility in several fields such as information processing, sensing, energy generation, and other technological domains. Over the course of the last decade, there has been a growing interest in the utilization of topological materials for various energy conversion and storage purposes. These applications encompass water splitting, ethanol electro-oxidation, batteries, supercapacitors, and energy-efficient devices. Topological materials offer a novel opportunity to understand surface processes and investigate materials that exhibit remarkable efficiency in converting and storing energy.
Despite the tremendous development of research on topological materials for energy conversion and storage, this topic remains underdeveloped, particularly in terms of understanding the connections between topological states and energy conversion, as well as the storage processes that arise from these topological states. Further study of topological properties is needed from both a chemistry and physics perspective to uncover the relationship between topological band structures and energy conversion or storage, for the design of high-efficiency heterogeneous catalysts for energy conversion such as water splitting and fuel cells. Moreover, the preparation of highly effective topological materials poses a significant obstacle. The majority of topological materials are currently in a theoretical state, and their synthetic implementation requires further efforts.
This collection welcomes the latest advancements in topological quantum catalytic materials, which exhibit exceptional performance. A set of unresolved issues pertaining to the comprehension of surface reactions are suggested to be discussed in this collection. This collection also welcomes the exploration of topological materials in various applications such as water splitting, batteries, supercapacitors, and other potential areas of energy conversion and storage.
We welcome Original Research, Review, Mini Review and Perspective articles on themes including, but not limited to:
• Topological materials for hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, etc
• Topological materials for Lithium-ion batteries, Sodium-ion batteries, Potassium-ion batteries, etc
• Topological materials for supercapacitors
• Topological materials for CO2 conversion
Keywords:
Topological materials, Water splitting, Batteries, Supercapacitors
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.
Topological materials possess band structures that are protected by symmetry, lending them valuable electronic features that find utility in several fields such as information processing, sensing, energy generation, and other technological domains. Over the course of the last decade, there has been a growing interest in the utilization of topological materials for various energy conversion and storage purposes. These applications encompass water splitting, ethanol electro-oxidation, batteries, supercapacitors, and energy-efficient devices. Topological materials offer a novel opportunity to understand surface processes and investigate materials that exhibit remarkable efficiency in converting and storing energy.
Despite the tremendous development of research on topological materials for energy conversion and storage, this topic remains underdeveloped, particularly in terms of understanding the connections between topological states and energy conversion, as well as the storage processes that arise from these topological states. Further study of topological properties is needed from both a chemistry and physics perspective to uncover the relationship between topological band structures and energy conversion or storage, for the design of high-efficiency heterogeneous catalysts for energy conversion such as water splitting and fuel cells. Moreover, the preparation of highly effective topological materials poses a significant obstacle. The majority of topological materials are currently in a theoretical state, and their synthetic implementation requires further efforts.
This collection welcomes the latest advancements in topological quantum catalytic materials, which exhibit exceptional performance. A set of unresolved issues pertaining to the comprehension of surface reactions are suggested to be discussed in this collection. This collection also welcomes the exploration of topological materials in various applications such as water splitting, batteries, supercapacitors, and other potential areas of energy conversion and storage.
We welcome Original Research, Review, Mini Review and Perspective articles on themes including, but not limited to:
• Topological materials for hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, etc
• Topological materials for Lithium-ion batteries, Sodium-ion batteries, Potassium-ion batteries, etc
• Topological materials for supercapacitors
• Topological materials for CO2 conversion
Keywords:
Topological materials, Water splitting, Batteries, Supercapacitors
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.