Aims & Scope

Aims: SustEnergMat (SEM) stands at the forefront of innovation, serving as a vibrant, multidisciplinary forum for original, peer-reviewed research at the crossroads of renewable energy and sustainability. Rooted in the physical sciences and engineering, SEM spotlights pioneering breakthroughs in sustainable materials and transformative processes for energy harvesting, conversion, storage, and utilization. As the global community races toward cleaner, more resilient power solutions, SEM is committed to catalyzing progress—not just by advancing cutting-edge technologies, but also by fostering climate resilience and championing strategies that confront the challenges of abrupt climate change head-on.

The journal welcomes four dynamic types of contributions:

  • Reviews and Minireviews: Synthesizing state-of-the-art developments and spotlighting emerging trends in energy research;
  • Short Communications: Delivering high-impact, time-sensitive discoveries that redefine the energy landscape;
  • Full-Length Articles: Offering comprehensive insights into significant research advancements;
  • News and Opinion Pieces: Providing sharp, thought-provoking commentary on current challenges, innovations, and opportunities within the field.

With a sweeping yet precise scope, SEM bridges energy science and sustainability, offering a panoramic view of a rapidly evolving field that is as critical as it is exciting. The journal is published quarterly online by Scilight Press.

Scope: Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Storage batteries
  • Fuel cells
  • Hydrogen generation and storage
  • Light-emitting diodes
  • Solar cells
  • Solar fuels
  • Redox flow batteries
  • Energy materials
  • Supercapacitors
  • Thermoelectrics