A Mini-Review on Nano-Enabled Energy Storage and Conversion Systems

It is well established that nanoscale design allows for the direct tuning of charge transfer, ion transport, catalytic activity, and interfacial stability as applied to electrochemical devices, making Nano-enabled energy conversion and storage systems an important frontier research area in support of electrification and decarbonization. This mini-review focuses primarily on nano-engineered materials and interfaces in key storage technologies, including lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries, and supercapacitors, while also discussing the broader implications of nanoscale design for electrochemical conversion platforms such as fuel cells, CO2 reduction systems, and photoelectrochemical devices. Keywords: energy conversion, nanocatalysts, lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells