ACS Applied Energy Materials
Scope & Guideline
Unleashing Potential in Energy Technologies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Energy Storage Materials:
Research on various materials, including batteries (Li-ion, Na-ion, and solid-state batteries), supercapacitors, and hybrid systems, aimed at improving energy density, cycling stability, and overall performance. - Photovoltaics and Solar Energy:
Development of new materials and structures for solar cells, including organic photovoltaics, perovskite solar cells, and tandem systems, with a focus on efficiency and stability under varying environmental conditions. - Electrocatalysis and Fuel Cells:
Innovative approaches to enhance electrocatalytic performance for oxygen evolution, hydrogen evolution, and CO2 reduction reactions, along with the design of efficient fuel cell systems. - Thermoelectric Materials:
Exploration of new materials for thermoelectric applications, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce thermal conductivity for waste heat recovery and energy conversion. - Nanostructured and Composite Materials:
Utilization of nanostructured materials and hybrid composites to enhance electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties for various energy applications. - Sustainable and Green Chemistry:
Focus on environmentally friendly synthesis methods, recycling of materials, and the development of biodegradable energy storage systems.
Trending and Emerging
- Solid-State and Sodium-Ion Batteries:
Research on solid-state batteries and sodium-ion alternatives is gaining traction due to the need for safer, more efficient, and sustainable energy storage solutions. - Perovskite Solar Cells:
There is a significant increase in studies focusing on perovskite solar cells, emphasizing their efficiency, stability, and scalability in commercial applications. - Electrocatalysis for CO2 Reduction:
Emerging research on electrocatalytic processes to convert CO2 into valuable chemicals is trending, highlighting the importance of carbon neutrality and sustainability in energy conversion. - Hybrid Energy Storage Systems:
There is growing interest in hybrid systems that combine different energy storage technologies, such as supercapacitors and batteries, to achieve higher performance and versatility. - Advanced Materials for Thermal Management:
Research into new materials for effective thermal management in energy devices is emerging, focusing on enhancing performance and safety in high-energy applications. - Biomass and Green Materials:
An increasing number of studies are exploring the use of biomass and environmentally friendly materials for energy applications, aligning with global sustainability goals.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Lithium-Ion Battery Research:
As the market moves towards more sustainable and advanced battery technologies, the emphasis on standard lithium-ion battery research is decreasing, with more focus on solid-state and sodium-ion batteries. - Conventional Photovoltaic Technologies:
Research on traditional silicon-based photovoltaic cells is waning as interest shifts to perovskite and organic solar technologies that promise higher efficiency and lower production costs. - Basic Theoretical Studies:
There is a noticeable decline in purely theoretical studies without experimental validation, as funding and interest increasingly favor research with direct practical applications and demonstrable outcomes.
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