Next-Generation Multifunctional Two-Dimensional Hybrid and Mixed Metal Oxide Nanocomposites in Energy Storage and Conversion Technologies

Submission Deadline: 31 January 2027 View: 268 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editors

Prof. Karthik Kannan

Email: karthikkannanphotochem@gmail.com

Affiliation: Advanced Institute of Manufacturing with High-tech Innovations (AIM-HI), National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan

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Research Interests: 2D materials, supercapacitors, green hydrogen production

Prof. K. Gurushankar

Email: gurushankar01051987@gmail.com

Affiliation: Department of Physics, Krishna Chaitanya Institute of Technology & Science, Markapur, India

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Research Interests: hybrid composites, energy stroage and conversion, applied spectroscopy and computational drug modelling

Prof. S. Shanmugan

Email: s.shanmugam1982@gmail.com

Affiliation: Research Centre for Solar Energy, Department of Integrated Research and Discovery, Physics, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Guntur, India

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Research Interests: hydrogen production, electrolyzers, solar distillation, hyrbid nanofluids

Summary

The development of multifunctional two-dimensional (2D) hybrid and mixed metal oxide nanocomposites has emerged as a promising approach for advancing energy storage and conversion technologies. 2D nanomaterials such as graphene, MXene, and transition metal dichalcogenides offer unique properties, including high electrical conductivity, large surface area, and exceptional electrochemical and photochemical behavior. When combined with metal oxides and other advanced materials, these nanocomposites exhibit enhanced performance in a wide range of renewable energy applications. This special issue focuses on recent advancements in hybrid nanocomposites for energy storage (batteries, supercapacitors) and conversion (electrocatalytic hydrogen production, CO2 reduction, photocatalysis, thermocatalysis). The integration of 2D materials with mixed metal oxides provides new opportunities for developing more efficient, sustainable solutions for next-generation energy systems.

The goal of this special issue is to highlight the latest advancements in multifunctional two-dimensional (2D) hybrid and mixed metal oxide nanocomposites for energy storage and conversion applications. By showcasing cutting-edge research, we aim to explore the synergistic properties of 2D materials and metal oxides, emphasizing their potential to drive innovations in high-performance energy systems. This issue will bring together studies on the design, synthesis, and characterization of novel nanocomposites for use in supercapacitors, batteries, electrocatalytic hydrogen production, CO2 reduction, thermocatalysis, and photocatalysis. Additionally, we seek to foster interdisciplinary collaborations between materials scientists, electrochemists, and engineers to accelerate the development of more efficient, sustainable, and scalable energy technologies. Ultimately, the special issue will contribute to advancing next-generation energy solutions through the strategic integration of multifunctional nanomaterials.

This special issue invites contributions on recent developments in multifunctional 2D hybrid and mixed metal oxide nanocomposites. These materials are crucial as high-performance electrode materials for cutting-edge energy storage and conversion technologies. The unique combination of characteristics offered by 2D nanomaterials such as stability, high electrical conductivity, large surface area, and remarkable electrochemical and photochemical properties has driven significant scientific interest and research in recent years.

We focus on the development of hybrid and mixed metal oxide nanocomposites that integrate materials such as graphene, MXene, MBenes, transition metal dichalcogenides, 2D polymers, phosphorene, and 2D MOFs/COFs. These multifunctional composites show great promise in a wide range of renewable energy and storage applications, including:
• Supercapacitors
• Batteries
• Green hydrogen production
• CO2 reduction
• Thermocatalysis
• Photocatalysis

We invite authors to submit original research articles, reviews on the synthesis, characterization, and application of these advanced nanocomposites in energy-related fields. Contributions that explore innovative materials, novel applications, and interdisciplinary approaches are highly encouraged.

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