Meeting growing global energy demand while accelerating the shift to sustainability will depend on innovation at the smallest scales. From energy-storage materials and photocatalysts to next-generation conversion systems, interfaces are central to performance, efficiency and long-term stability.
At surfaces and boundaries, key processes such as charge transport, catalytic activity and energy conversion are governed, shaping how energy is stored, transferred and transformed in modern devices.
The articles below highlight advances in emerging storage materials, photocatalytic systems and interfacial charge-transfer processes, offering fresh insight into the fundamental interactions driving future energy technologies. Together, they show how nanoscale interface science is helping to enable cleaner, more efficient approaches to energy storage and conversion
Powering the next generation of energy storage
As the demand for cleaner and more resilient energy systems continues to grow, researchers are exploring new materials and architectures capable of delivering greater performance, efficiency and durability. From supercapacitors to emerging storage technologies, interfaces play a central role in determining how energy is stored, transported and ultimately utilised.
The articles featured below examine how advances in electrode design and interfacial engineering are helping to address key challenges in energy storage. Together, they offer fresh insights into the materials and mechanisms that could support more efficient devices and contribute to a more sustainable energy future.
