Energy Storage Materials is an international multidisciplinary journal for communicating scientific and technological advances in the field of materials and their devices for advanced energy storage and relevant energy conversion (such as in metal-O2 battery). It publishes comprehensive research …
Efficient, clean, and versatile energy storage has become one of the most critical issues governing society’s ability to realize sustainability. Breakthroughs in materials and methods involving sustainable resources are crucial to protecting humankind from the most serious consequences of climate change.
This review highlights the latest advancements in thermal energy storage systems for renewable energy, examining key technological breakthroughs in phase change materials (PCMs), sensible thermal storage, and hybrid storage systems. Practical applications in managing solar and wind energy in residential and industrial settings are analyzed.
The number of items has progressively increased from 6 in 2019 and 2021 to 14 in 2024, indicating growing scholarly attention and advancements in thermal energy storage systems and materials for renewable energy applications. Figure 5 b shows the distribution of items by journal.
When considering the stability of these materials, several aspects need to be carefully evaluated, including thermal stability, chemical stability, and electrochemical stability (Gerken et al. 2020). First and foremost, thermal stability is essential as energy storage devices often experience variations in temperature during operation.
The applications of metal–organic frameworks in electric energy storage (Olabi et al. 2023) This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent developments and future perspectives in the field of functional organic materials for energy storage and conversion.