Materials challenges in alternative and renewable energy

This themed collection features selected contributions from the Materials Challenges in Alternative and Renewable Energy Conference (MCARE 2024), covering topics such as solar fuels, batteries, sensors, quantum dots, flexible devices, and electrochemical processes.

The pursuit of a sustainable energy system stands as one of the paramount challenges of our time, igniting a global quest for innovative alternative energy solutions that transcend the boundaries of academia and industry. This themed collection, dedicated to The Materials Challenges in Alternative and Renewable Energy Conference (MCARE 2024), focuses on the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of advanced materials addressing critical challenges in alternative and renewable energy technologies. Key topics include: 

• Hydrogen Fuel Production/CO₂ Conversion 
• Electrochemical Energy Storage 
• Next-Generation Photovoltaics 
• Fuel Cells/Electrolysis 
• Eco-friendly Device Applications 
• Nanogenerators/Self-Powered Electronics 
• Green Ammonia Cycling 
• Semiconductor Nanocrystal Quantum Dots  
• Advanced Biomaterials 

Emphasis is placed on understanding fundamental material properties, improving efficiency and durability, and developing scalable, eco-friendly approaches to meet the growing demands of clean energy systems.

About MCARE 2024

The Materials Challenges in Alternative and Renewable Energy Conference (MCARE 2024), held in Jeju, Korea, and hosted by the Korea Institute of Chemical Engineers (KIChE) in collaboration with the American Ceramic Society, has played a vital role in advancing research and fostering collaboration among chemists and engineers. This biennial conference provides a prominent platform for the presentation of research and the exchange of ideas in inorganic chemistry, with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to materials for alternative and renewable energy. Since its inception, MCARE has continuously expanded its scope to reflect emerging challenges and innovations in the field.