Aims & Scope

Aim

Progress in Energy Materials (PEM) is a top-tier journal that aims to be a leading international platform for publishing transformative research and pioneering developments in energy materials science. The journal is dedicated to advancing high-quality studies on the fundamental understanding and practical applications of materials for energy conversion, storage, and sustainability, accelerating the transition to a global clean energy future. Committed to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among scientists, engineers, and industry experts, PEM addresses critical challenges in energy technologies. It is published quarterly online by Scilight Press.

Scope

The scope of Progress in Energy Materials covers a wide array of topics related to the development, understanding, and application of advanced materials for energy technologies, including but not limited to:

  • Fundamental mechanisms of charge and mass transport in energy materials across atomic, molecular, and nano scales
  • Design, synthesis, and characterization of novel materials for energy conversion and storage, including batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells
  • Materials for photovoltaic and solar energy conversion, such as perovskite, organic, and tandem solar cells
  • Catalytic materials for energy applications, including electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and thermocatalysis for reactions such as water splitting and CO2 reduction
  • Materials for thermal energy management and conversion, including thermoelectrics, phase-change materials, and pyroelectric and piezoelectric systems
  • Hydrogen-related materials for production, storage, and fuel cells, with emphasis on efficiency and durability
  • Structural and functional materials for advanced nuclear energy systems
  • Nanomaterials and low-dimensional systems (e.g., graphene, MXenes, quantum dots) with unique properties for energy applications
  • In-situ/operando characterization techniques and multi-scale modeling of material behavior under realistic conditions
  • Stability, degradation mechanisms, and lifespan prediction of energy materials
  • Simulation, modeling, and artificial intelligence for energy material discovery, optimization, and performance prediction
  • Sustainable synthesis, recycling, life-cycle assessment, and circular economy strategies for energy materials
  • Integration of energy materials into devices and systems, and analysis of interfacial phenomena and functional surfaces
  • Materials enabling flexible, wearable, and biodegradable energy technologies and self-powered sensors
  • Energy materials for extreme environments and specialized applications, including grid-scale storage, carbon capture, and environmental remediation
  • Data-driven and AI-assisted approaches such as deep learning for material research, property prediction, and degradation analysis

By encompassing these areas, Progress in Energy Materials aims to bridge fundamental research and applied technologies, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to advance the global transition toward a sustainable energy economy.