Multifunctional Nanomaterials for Energy: Synthesis, Characteristics, and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

The production and consumption of traditional energy sources have, until now, had significant impacts on climate change, global warming, and the treatment of various waste products. In light of this, to mitigate the use of fossil fuels and cater to the growing energy demands, there is an imperative need to develop techniques for green energy collection and high-performance energy technologies in the hopes of achieving zero emissions. These technologies ought to be grounded either in recycling practices or the innovative development of novel functional materials.

Regarding materials, conventional ones often face limitations due to their confined efficiency and performance, limited durability and availability, as well as potential environmental repercussions and high material costs. Consequently, in the coming years, the concept of sustainable materials and techniques will gain increasing prominence in efforts to diminish environmental impacts.

We cordially invite you to submit your research findings to our Special Issue entitled "Multifunctional Nanomaterials for Energy: Synthesis, Characteristics, and Applications" in the journal Processes.

The objective of this Special Issue is to encompass the latest research in the domain of multifunctional nanomaterials for energy applications. This encompasses the synthesis processes of nanomaterials, their characteristics, their properties pertaining to specific energy forms, and their applications. The source materials could range from semiconductors, carbon, and composites to other materials applicable in the energy sector. Thus, this Special Issue will particularly emphasize solutions provided by new types of nanomaterials and the judicious use of alternative materials at a smaller scale to enhance the efficiency of energy generation or collection.

Dr. Jih-Hsin Liu
Dr. Chia-Yi Huang
Dr. Lakshmanan Saravanan
Dr. Jun-Hong Weng
Guest Editors

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• multifunctional composites
• energy composites
• sustainable materials
• semiconductor materials
• carbon materials