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Developing adsorption regulated energy storage interface for nanostructured ceramic composites

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Charge transfer at the nanoscale is being governed by interface - dominated adsorption mechanisms because of a unifying framework from bulk diffusion - limited intercalation toward interfacial control of ion storage. In this perspective approach, we redefine electrochemical energy storage as an adsorption - regulated process and position nanostructured ceramic composites as programmable interfacial platforms rather than passive structural matrices. An integrated conceptual framework that incorporates interface density, defect chemistry, heterojunction engineering, and hierarchical architecture demonstrates how adsorption - transport coupling efficiency dictates electrochemical performance. A study of grain boundaries, phase interfaces, oxygen vacancies, and surface functionalization strategies is conducted to examine how the three factors affect ion affinity, charge redistribution, and reaction kinetics. Through nano-interface design, significant enhancements in capacitance, rate capability, and cycling stability have been demonstrated. Moreover, industrial scalability and sustainability considerations are important for translating laboratory innovations into practical applications. As a result of this perspective, a mechanistically grounded roadmap is presented for next-generation ceramic-based electrochemical systems, which moves away from compositional optimization and towards interfacial programmability.

Source: Discover Nano

DOI: 10.1186/s11671-026-04907-w

Author: Kasinathan Kaviyarasu

Institution: University of South Africa

Language: English

Topic: Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication

Subfield: Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,090