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Satyajit Ratha1, Edison Huixiang Ang2
1School of Basic Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneshwar, Bhubaneswar 752050, Odisha, India.
Abstract:
The demand for efficient and sustainable energy solutions is outpacing the development of advanced materials and technologies for energy storage and harvesting. To address this urgent need, innovative strategies are being explored to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability. Guest edited by Materials Horizons and Nanoscale Horizons Community Board members Edison Huixiang Ang, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and Satyajit Ratha, Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneshwar, India, this collection highlights the latest breakthroughs in energy storage and harvesting. It showcases key innovations and future directions, emphasizing the interdisciplinary efforts at the interfaces of chemistry, physics, and nanotechnology to develop cutting-edge solutions.
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