Surface and Interface Science in Energy Materials
Special Issue Editors
Interests: electrochemistry; materials for energy; materials characterization; in situ sample environments
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Surface and interface phenomena critically influence the performance, durability, and efficiency of materials utilized for energy-related applications. With the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, understanding and controlling surface and interface interactions has emerged as a key factor in the advancement in energy materials. Interfaces not only govern crucial processes such as electron transfer, chemical reactivity, catalytic efficiency, and stability under operational conditions, but also play a fundamental role in energy conversion, storage, and harvesting systems.
Given the complexity and multidisciplinary nature of these phenomena, continued research and advancement in surface and interface science is essential to accelerate progress toward next-generation energy technologies. In this context, a deeper, fundamental understanding combined with innovative methodologies to engineer, characterize, and optimize surfaces and interfaces can open new avenues for significant performance enhancements and improved durability across diverse energy systems.
In this Special Issue, we invite original research articles, insightful reviews, and perspectives focusing on the latest advances and future directions in surface and interface science for energy materials. We aim to showcase cutting-edge experimental studies, theoretical and computational insights, novel processing techniques, advanced characterization methods, and innovative approaches to interface engineering, with the ultimate goal of highlighting and fostering progress in this critical research area.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Dr. Veronica Celorrio
Dr. Karen Syres
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- surface science
- interface phenomena
- energy materials
- energy storage
- energy conversion
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