Advanced Coatings for Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Storage
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 174
Special Issue Editors
Interests: photoswitches; photochemistry; ADF-STEM imaging; energy storage; solar energy; heterogeneous catalysis; nanomaterials; solar fuels
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to submit your work to this Special Issue of Coatings on “Advanced Coatings for Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Storage”. These types of coatings enhance the efficiency and durability of energy systems, improve solar cell performance, protect battery components, and optimize thermal management. Additionally, utilizing nanomaterials and thin-film technologies, they enable effective energy capture and storage, supporting sustainable energy solutions and advancing renewable technologies.
In this Special Issue, original articles and reviews discussing new materials that enhance energy systems’ performance are all welcome. The research areas may include but are not limited to the following:
- Innovative coating materials;
- Energy conversion and storage technologies;
- Nanotechnology and surface engineering investigations into the use of nanostructured coatings and surface modifications increasing energy devices’ effectiveness;
- Environmental impact and sustainability discussions on how advanced coatings contribute to sustainable energy practices by reducing the environmental footprint and improving the recyclability of energy devices;
- Real-world case studies and applications demonstrating the successful implementation of advanced coatings in energy systems, highlighting their economic and environmental benefits.
This issue aims to provide insights into cutting-edge research and practical applications of advanced coatings in the energy sector, emphasizing their role in enhancing energy efficiency and supporting global sustainability efforts.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Xiang Li
Dr. Mingshi Zhang
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- energy harvesting
- energy conversion
- energy storage
- advanced coatings
- nanostructured materials
- photovoltaics
- sustainable energy
- surface engineering
- thermoelectric devices
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