Nanomaterials for Battery Applications

Dear Colleagues,

The rapid advancements in nanotechnology have paved the way for groundbreaking progress in the design and advancement of high-performance battery systems, fundamentally reshaping the energy storage landscape. This Special Issue on "Nanomaterials for Battery Applications" is dedicated to delving into the transformative potential of nanomaterials in elevating battery technologies. It aims to provide an exhaustive examination of crucial aspects, encompassing the synthesis and comprehensive characterization of nanomaterials, the refinement and enhancement of nanostructured electrodes and electrolytes, and a meticulous analysis of the underlying electrochemical mechanisms and kinetics pertinent to charge storage. Encompassing a diverse array of subjects, from strategies for enhancing performance via nanomaterial engineering to advancements in safety and stability and considering the environmental and economic ramifications associated with nanomaterial-based batteries, this Special Issue seeks to offer a comprehensive perspective on how nanotechnology can tackle prevailing challenges in energy storage systems. Expert contributions from seasoned researchers will underscore innovations in synthesis methodologies, sophisticated material characterization techniques, and nanostructured approaches that collectively hold the promise of substantial enhancements in battery efficiency, energy density, longevity, and safety. Additionally, this Special Issue endeavors to underscore emerging patterns and future trajectories in nanomaterial applications, with a keen focus on next-generation technologies beyond lithium-ion, such as lithium-sulfur, lithium-air, magnesium-ion, and sodium-ion batteries, along with flexible or wearable battery solutions.

Scope:

• Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials for battery applications;
• Nanomaterial-based electrodes and electrolytes for batteries;
• Mechanisms and kinetics of charge storage in nanostructured materials;
• Performance enhancement strategies using nanomaterials;
• Safety and stability improvements in batteries through nanotechnology;
• Environmental and economic impacts of nanomaterials in batteries;
• Advanced techniques for modeling and simulation of nanomaterials in batteries;
• Emerging trends and future outlooks for nanomaterials in battery technology.

Dr. Mobinul Islam
Guest Editor

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• nanomaterials
• battery technology
• nanostructured electrodes
• solid-state electrolytes
• energy density
• charge–discharge cycles
• electrochemical performance
• lithium-ion batteries
• battery safety
• sustainable energy storage