Topic: Nanomaterials for Green Energy Applications: Advances in Nanomanufacturing for Renewable Energy Technologies
A Special Issue of Green Manufacturing Open
ISSN 2835-7590 (Online)
Submission deadline: 15 Apr 2024
Guest Editor(s)
Prof. Jingbo Louise Liu
The Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMU-K), Kingsville, TX, USA.
Special Issue Introduction
This Special Issue aims to spotlight the pivotal role of nanomaterials in driving innovations in green energy applications, with a specific focus on the latest advancements in nanomanufacturing techniques. As the global pursuit for sustainable and renewable energy solutions intensifies, nanomaterials have emerged as indispensable components, demonstrating remarkable potential in solar energy conversion, energy storage, fuel cells, and catalysis. This Special Issue presents a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge research and breakthroughs in the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanomaterials for renewable energy technologies.
8-10 Key topics of the Special Issue:
Nanomaterials in Solar Energy Conversion:
This section delves into utilizing nanoscale materials to improve the efficiency and performance of solar energy conversion technologies. Contributions may cover semiconductor nanocrystals, perovskite solar cells, organic photovoltaics, and other novel approaches leveraging nanomaterials for enhanced sunlight absorption and energy conversio
Nanomaterials for Advanced Energy Storage:
This subtopic explores how nanomaterials revolutionize energy storage solutions, including high-capacity batteries and supercapacitors. Research on nanostructured electrodes, electrolytes, and nanocomposite materials for achieving higher energy densities, faster charging rates, and prolonged cycle life will be highlighted.
Nanomaterials in Fuel Cells:
This section focuses on the application of nanomaterials as catalysts in fuel cells, with particular emphasis on advancements in both precious and non-precious metal catalysts. Contributions may encompass studies on nanoparticle synthesis, catalytic activity enhancement, and durability in electrochemical reactions.
Nanocatalysts for Sustainable Energy Processes:
This subtopic explores the multifaceted role of nanomaterials as catalysts in various chemical processes pertinent to sustainable energy production. Research areas include hydrogen production, carbon dioxide reduction, pollutant abatement, and other catalytic applications critical to green energy technologies.
Advances in Nanomanufacturing Techniques:
This section provides a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art nanomanufacturing methodologies that enable the scalable production of nanomaterials for renewable energy applications. Contributions may cover techniques such as chemical vapor deposition, sol-gel synthesis, electrospinning, and other advanced manufacturing processes that ensure reproducibility and scalability.
Emerging Trends and Future Prospects:
This subtopic offers insights into the emerging trends and potential future directions in the field of nanomaterials for green energy applications. Contributions may include forward-looking perspectives on novel nanomaterials, manufacturing techniques, and their anticipated impact on the renewable energy landscape.
8-10 Key topics of the Special Issue:
Nanomaterials in Solar Energy Conversion:
This section delves into utilizing nanoscale materials to improve the efficiency and performance of solar energy conversion technologies. Contributions may cover semiconductor nanocrystals, perovskite solar cells, organic photovoltaics, and other novel approaches leveraging nanomaterials for enhanced sunlight absorption and energy conversio
Nanomaterials for Advanced Energy Storage:
This subtopic explores how nanomaterials revolutionize energy storage solutions, including high-capacity batteries and supercapacitors. Research on nanostructured electrodes, electrolytes, and nanocomposite materials for achieving higher energy densities, faster charging rates, and prolonged cycle life will be highlighted.
Nanomaterials in Fuel Cells:
This section focuses on the application of nanomaterials as catalysts in fuel cells, with particular emphasis on advancements in both precious and non-precious metal catalysts. Contributions may encompass studies on nanoparticle synthesis, catalytic activity enhancement, and durability in electrochemical reactions.
Nanocatalysts for Sustainable Energy Processes:
This subtopic explores the multifaceted role of nanomaterials as catalysts in various chemical processes pertinent to sustainable energy production. Research areas include hydrogen production, carbon dioxide reduction, pollutant abatement, and other catalytic applications critical to green energy technologies.
Advances in Nanomanufacturing Techniques:
This section provides a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art nanomanufacturing methodologies that enable the scalable production of nanomaterials for renewable energy applications. Contributions may cover techniques such as chemical vapor deposition, sol-gel synthesis, electrospinning, and other advanced manufacturing processes that ensure reproducibility and scalability.
Emerging Trends and Future Prospects:
This subtopic offers insights into the emerging trends and potential future directions in the field of nanomaterials for green energy applications. Contributions may include forward-looking perspectives on novel nanomaterials, manufacturing techniques, and their anticipated impact on the renewable energy landscape.
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2024
Submission Information
Ten articles in the Special Issue are exempt from article processing charges.
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Submission Deadline: 15 Apr 2024
Contacts: Cyndi, Assistant Editor, Cyndi_Guan@oaemesas.com
