About this Research Topic
Rational design of earth-abundant transition metal-based nanomaterials is of great importance for developing next-generation electrocatalysts or electrode materials for electrochemical energy devices. The development of inexpensive catalysts or electrode materials would meet the demand in electrochemical energy storage and conversion systems. Due to advantages of transition metals (unique d electron configurations, low cost nature, synergistic effect of multi-metal atoms, excellent stability), there are significant advances for the energy systems of electrochemical supercapacitors (ECs), batteries, water splitting and fuel cells (FCs). Understanding the novel design, fabrication, applications performance of these nanomaterials, and its catalytic mechanism is critical for the current challenges and future prospects of TMNs in energy conversion and storage applications.
This Research Topic aims to highlight high-quality original research and review articles covering TMNs for energy conversion and storage. In particular, we will feature new developments in the synthesis of transition metal-based nanomaterials and their applications on energy conversion and storage. Subjects covered may include, but are not limited to:
1. Synthesis of transition metals-based nanomaterials:
- metal oxides
- metal hydroxides
- metal nitrides
- metal sulfides
- metal carbides
2. Applications:
- water splitting
- metal–air (oxygen) batteries
- supercapacitor
- fuel cells
- Lithium ion batteries
Article types welcomed:
- Original research papers
- Reviews
- Perspectives
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