Research on Energy Storage Materials
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 8 December 2025 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Energy storage systems are at the forefront of meeting global energy demands and driving sustainable development. This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest advancements and emerging trends in energy storage materials, with a particular focus on aqueous batteries, supercapacitor electrode materials, and other novel battery systems.
- Aqueous Batteries
Aqueous batteries, which utilize aqueous based electrolytes, have garnered significant attention as cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional lithium-ion batteries. Recent advancements in aqueous zinc-ion, sodium-ion, and other aqueous systems have demonstrated promising potential in terms of safety, scalability, and sustainability. This Special Issue will explore innovations in material design, electrochemical performance, and electrolyte formulations to enhance the feasibility of these systems for large-scale energy storage applications.
- Supercapacitor Electrode Materials
Supercapacitors, known for their rapid charge/discharge cycles and high power density, are essential for applications requiring instantaneous energy delivery. Research on novel electrode materials, including carbon-based nanomaterials, conductive polymers, and advanced metal oxides, continues to push the boundaries of energy storage performance. This Special Issue invites studies that focus on material innovations, performance optimization, and hybrid storage systems integrating both capacitive and battery-type energy storage mechanisms.
- Emerging Battery Systems
Beyond aqueous batteries and supercapacitors, this Special Issue will also explore the development of next-generation battery technologies, such as solid-state batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries, and sodium-ion batteries. These novel systems aim to overcome the limitations of conventional energy storage devices by leveraging new materials and advanced fabrication techniques. We welcome contributions that provide experimental and theoretical insights into improving capacity, cycle life, and safety in these emerging technologies.
Dr. Feng Yu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- aqueous batteries
- supercapacitor
- electrochemical energy storage
- energy storage materials
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