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Nanostructured Materials for Electric Applications

A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 558

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Gang Xiang

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College of Physics, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
Interests: design; fabrication and physics of solid-state quantum materials for electronic; spintronic and energy applications
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Dr. Dingyu Yang

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College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chengdu University of Information Technology, Chengdu, China
Interests: development and application of advanced energy materials for solar cells; metal-ion batteries; and electrocatalysis

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The rapid advancement of energy technologies has significantly accelerated the development of advanced energy materials. The Special Issue “Nanostructured Materials for Electric Applications” aims to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers to share their latest findings in various domains, including solar cells, metal-ion batteries, triboelectric nanogenerators, electrocatalysts, etc. By focusing on innovative materials and their applications, this Special Issue seeks to highlight breakthroughs in the design, synthesis, and characterization of materials that enhance the efficiency, stability, and overall performance of energy devices. For instance, in the realm of solar cells, contributions will cover the innovations to improve light harvesting and carrier collection in perovskite, quantum dot, organic heterojunction, and dye-sensitized solar cells. For metal-ion batteries, articles will explore novel electrode and electrolyte materials, advanced characterization techniques, and theoretical studies that address performance improvements and commercialization challenges. Additionally, research on electrocatalysis will examine the catalytic activity and/or the stabilization of the materials, with a focus on enhancing efficiencies for applications such as fuel cells and hydrogen production.

By bringing together cutting-edge research, this Special Issue aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers. Through this collection, we hope to inspire new ideas and approaches, driving further advancements in energy technologies and contributing to a sustainable future.

Prof. Dr. Gang Xiang
Dr. Dingyu Yang
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Keywords

  • solar cells
  • metal-ion batteries
  • triboelectric nanogenerators
  • photocatalysts
  • electrocatalysts

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Engineering Moderately Lithiophilic Paper-Based Current Collectors with Variable Solid Electrolyte Interface Films for Anode-Free Lithium Batteries
by Baohong Yang, Hairu Wei, Huan Wang, Haoteng Wu, Yanbo Guo, Xuan Ren, Chuanyin Xiong, Hanbin Liu and Haiwei Wu
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(17), 1461; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14171461 - 8 Sep 2024
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Compared to traditional lithium metal batteries, anode-free lithium metal batteries use bare current collectors as an anode instead of Li metal, making them highly promising for mass production and achieving high-energy density. The current collector, as the sole component of the anode, is [...] Read more.
Compared to traditional lithium metal batteries, anode-free lithium metal batteries use bare current collectors as an anode instead of Li metal, making them highly promising for mass production and achieving high-energy density. The current collector, as the sole component of the anode, is crucial in lithium deposition-stripping behavior and greatly impacts the rate of Li depletion from the cathode. In this study, to investigate the lithiophilicity effect of the current collector on the solid electrolyte interface (SEI) film construction and cycling performance of anode-free lithium batteries, various lightweight paper-based current collectors were prepared by electroless plating Cu and lipophilic Ag on low-dust paper (LDP). The areal densities of the as-prepared LDP@Cu, LDP@Cu-Ag, and LDP@Ag were approximately 0.33 mg cm−2. The use of lipophilic Ag-coated collectors with varying loadings allowed for the regulation of lipophilicity. The impacts of these collectors on the distribution of SEI components and Li depletion rate in common electrolytes were investigated. The findings suggest that higher loadings of lipophilic materials, such as Ag, on the current collector increase its lipophilicity but also lead to significant Li depletion during the cycling process in full-cell anode-free Li metal batteries. Thus, moderately lithiophilic current collectors, such as LDP@Cu-Ag, show more potential for Li deposition and striping and stable SEI with a low speed of Li depletion. Full article
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