This special issue discusses a variety of topics, with a focus on basic research and research
applications in industrial and environmental applications for advanced materials for …

The impending energy crisis brought on by the running out of finite and non-homogenously
distributed fossil fuel reserves and the worldwide increase in energy demand has prompted …

In the near future, the consumption of energy by humankind is expected to increase
significantly. Current resources of energy, like coal and oil, produce greenhouse gases …

The quest for sustainable energy sources has led to significant research and development in
the field of photovoltaics (PV). This paper reviews recent advancements in photovoltaic …

It is extremely important to achieve maximal efficiency of an alternative energy system, as
such; it provides the maximum power output. In order to be maximally efficient in utilizing the …

Worldwide, the demand for clean and sustainable energy has increased tremendously in the
last decades due to depletion of fossil fuel at fast rates. The need for energy will be one of …

The escalating energy needs and the necessity to manage past, present, and future
environmental hazards of different origin are among one of the most crucial challenges …

Nanoscience and nanotechnology are interdisciplinary fields that bring together physicists,
chemists, materials scientists, and engineers to meet the potential future challenges that …

Progress [1] in the area of nanoscience and nanotechnology has pervaded almost all areas
of science and technology. Over last couple of decades the ability to manipulate and control …

Research in the field of energy conversion technologies and development of efficient energy
storage systems has shown numerous breakthroughs recently. Therefore, the world …