Collection 

Nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications

The rapid growth of the global population has significantly increased energy consumption and pressure on the environment. New materials with intriguing physical and chemical properties provide opportunities to address these challenges. This Collection showcases original research focusing on the design and synthesis of nano- and micro-structured materials for energy and environmental applications.

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Editors

  • Yu Xin Zhang

    College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chin

Guest Editor Yu Xin ZhangYu Xin Zhang is a Professor at the College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, China. His research is focused on the development of new nanomaterials synthesis and functionalization for energy storage and photocatalysis applications. He is more specifically interested in self-assembled MnO2 nanostructures and diatom-based nanostructures. Yu Xin Zhang has been an Editorial Board Member for Scientific Reports since 2015.

 

Read our interview with Prof Zhang for more information on their research and experience as an Editorial Board Member at Scientific Reports.