Topic: Advances in Organic Electrode Materials for Energy Applications

The pursuit of sustainable energy solutions and the shift away from fossil fuels present significant scientific and technological challenges. The development of advanced materials for energy storage and conversion is now taking center stage. In recent years, organic electrode materials have garnered considerable attention due to their potential to address key limitations associated with traditional inorganic materials in energy-related applications. Organic electrode materials belong to a diverse class of compounds primarily composed of carbon, hydrogen, and other elements such as nitrogen and oxygen. What sets them apart is the ability to precisely control their chemical structure during synthesis, allowing for tailored properties suited to specific energy applications. This adaptability has sparked growing interest in organic materials as alternatives to conventional inorganic materials such as lithium-ion batteries and platinum-based catalysts. Organic electrode materials offer several advantages over their inorganic counterparts. These advantages include sustainability, flexibility, and a reduced environmental impact. This Special Issue aims to explore recent advancements in organic electrode materials across various energy applications, including energy storage systems such as organic batteries and supercapacitors, as well as energy conversion technologies such as organic photovoltaics and fuel cells. Additionally, this Special Issue will delve into topics such as design principles, synthesis methods, electrochemical performance, and potential challenges associated with these materials.

Keywords:

1. Porous carbon derived from organic materials;

2. Covalent organic frameworks (COF);

3. Metal-organic frameworks (MOF);

4. Conjugated microporous polymers (CMP);

5. Hypercrosslinked polymers (HPP);

6. Small organic molecules;

7. Three-electrode systems;

8. Symmetric and asymmetric coin cell devices;

9. Supercapacitors;

10. Batteries.

30 Apr 2024