Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion

This book tackles the essential challenge of designing efficient, scalable, and sustainable materials for next-generation energy storage and conversion devices. It adopts a comprehensive materials-to-systems perspective to thoroughly examine cutting-edge technologies, from mature to emerging systems. Employing a multidisciplinary approach that bridges materials science with device engineering, it offers a systematic examination of both mature and emerging technologies—including lithium-ion, sodium-ion, flow batteries, metal-air systems, and compressed air storage. The content emphasizes recent breakthroughs in multivalent batteries, flexible electronics, and intelligent energy management, with forward-looking coverage of smart battery technologies and integrated energy systems. This knowledge is essential for driving innovation and facilitating the global transition toward efficient, scalable, and sustainable energy infrastructure. By combining fundamental research with practical applications, the book provides profound theoretical insights and actionable knowledge, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, engineers, and graduate students specializing in materials science, energy engineering, and renewable technologies.