The section, ‘Nano Energy’ focuses on research and development of nanotechnology, nanomaterials and wider understanding of their properties for advancing and revolutionizing the field of nano-energy technologies. Nanoscale materials in single and multicomponent forms with smart functionalities have become game changers in the field of nano-energy devices and related technologies.

This multidisciplinary section is at the forefront of disseminating and communicating cutting-edge scientific knowledge and impactful discoveries in the field of Nano Energy to researchers, industry, policy makers, and the public worldwide.

The Nano Energy section welcomes the submissions of original research, reviews and perspectives which report on the development of novel classes of nanomaterials (0 to 3D) and nanodevices suitable for energy technologies covering the fields of energy generation, conversion, storage and policy. Topics in scope of this section include:

· New nanomaterials with scopes of advancing the field of energy technologies

· Multicomponent nanomaterials based electrodes/electrolytes for batteries

· Functional nanomaterials-based cathodes/electrodes for supercapacitors

· Novel materials-based energy storage technologies including phase change materials

· Piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators

· Nanotechnology for energy harvesting via solar (photovoltaics), radio-frequency (RF), kinetic or thermoelectric

· Nanotechnology for optoelectronic and photonic devices for efficient energy usage

· Advanced nanomaterials for catalytic conversion of CO 2 in fuels

· Nanomaterials with role in hydrogen production, storage and transportation

· Smart nanomaterials and self-powered nanodevices/ nano-systems for future energy challenges

We expect submitted articles to provide detailed, in-depth knowledge about the materials’ development, state-of-the-art characterizations, a thorough understanding of the structure-property relationships, their key role in advancing the performance of nano-energy devices and their involved fundamental mechanisms etc. Contributions related to energy material challenges addressing the current and future energy needs including material production, up scalability and environmental sustainability (including the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals) would be highly welcomed.

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