Next-Generation Energy Materials for Clean Technologies are at the heart of the global transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon future. Innovations in material science are enabling more efficient energy generation, storage, and utilization — from advanced batteries to green hydrogen and beyond. At the Conference on Nanotechnology and Materials Science 2026, this session will spotlight the groundbreaking materials reshaping the landscape of clean and renewable energy solutions.

We invite submissions and expert talks on:

• Advanced Battery Materials: Development of high-capacity anodes, solid-state electrolytes, and next-gen cathode materials for safer, faster-charging, and longer-lasting batteries.

• Materials for Green Hydrogen Production and Storage: Novel catalysts for water splitting, electrolysis, and durable storage materials for efficient hydrogen economy deployment.

• Photovoltaic Innovations: Cutting-edge perovskite solar cells, tandem solar technologies, and flexible photovoltaics that are pushing the limits of solar energy efficiency and affordability.

• Thermoelectric Materials: Advances in materials capable of converting waste heat into electricity to enhance overall energy efficiency in industrial and automotive sectors.

• Supercapacitors and Hybrid Energy Storage Devices: Nanostructured materials enabling ultra-fast energy storage and high-power delivery systems.

• Catalysts for CO₂ Reduction and Renewable Fuel Synthesis: Materials engineering breakthroughs enabling efficient CO₂ capture, utilization, and conversion into fuels and valuable chemicals.

• Solid-State Energy Systems: Development of solid-state batteries and fuel cells that promise greater safety, energy density, and operational lifetime.

• Energy Harvesting and Wireless Power Materials: Innovative materials designed for harvesting ambient energy (vibration, thermal, RF) to power sensors, IoT devices, and wearable electronics.

• Durable and Lightweight Materials for Energy Systems: Advanced composites and corrosion-resistant materials tailored for offshore wind turbines, tidal energy systems, and other challenging environments.

• Perovskite and Organic Photovoltaics: Exploring scalable manufacturing techniques and stability enhancements to bring high-efficiency, low-cost solar cells to market.

• Materials for Next-Gen Grid Storage: Large-scale energy storage materials essential for stabilizing renewable energy grids and ensuring reliable energy supply.

• Magnetocaloric and Spintronic Materials: Exploring magnetic materials for energy-efficient cooling technologies and future low-power electronics.

• Nano-enabled Catalysts for Fuel Cells: Development of highly active and durable nanocatalysts to enhance the performance of PEM fuel cells and beyond.

• Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Energy Materials: Life cycle analysis, recyclability, and eco-friendly manufacturing techniques for next-gen energy technologies.

This session offers a deep dive into the material innovations that will fuel tomorrow’s clean technologies. Researchers, engineers, energy technologists, and policymakers will find a collaborative environment to explore new breakthroughs and commercialization strategies.

Join us at the Conference on Nanotechnology and Materials Science 2026 to be part of the global movement advancing clean energy through cutting-edge material science!