High-Entropy Materials for Energy Storage Devices

Provides a state-of-the-art overview of the high-entropy materials driving next-generation energy storage and conversion technologies

The development of high-entropy materials (HEMs) represents one of the most significant innovations in materials science for energy storage technologies. Traditional electrode and catalyst materials are constrained by performance, cost, and stability challenges, limiting the growth and reliability of renewable energy solutions. By contrast, HEMs―owing to their unique structural diversity, tunable composition, and robust stability―offer a paradigm-shifting pathway to advance batteries, capacitors, fuel cells, and hydrogen storage.

High-Entropy Materials for Energy Storage Devices is the first comprehensive treatment of this field, bridging fundamental theory with device-oriented application. This authoritative volume introduces the conceptual foundations of high-entropy alloys and oxides, alongside emerging classes of perovskite-based, 2D-functional, metal-free, and morphology-dependent materials. Advanced synthesis and characterization methods are explained in detail, equipping researchers and engineers with the tools to tailor materials for electrochemical performance. Individual chapters address key topics such as electro-kinetics, surface chemistry, industrial perspectives, and future research challenges. Practical applications are emphasized through coverage of batteries, supercapacitors, and dielectric capacitors, supported by case studies that demonstrate the transformative role of HEMs in next-generation energy systems.

Uniting fundamental principles with applied engineering perspectives to accelerate progress in addressing global energy storage needs, High-Entropy Materials for Energy Storage Devices:

• Provides detailed coverage of electro-kinetics and surface chemistry in high-entropy systems
• Integrates industrial perspectives, highlighting scalability, cost considerations, and commercialization potential
• Features case studies linking material properties with real-world device performance outcomes
• Explores both noble metal-based and noble metal-free material systems
• Offers comparative insights into alloys, oxides, and morphology-dependent high-entropy materials
• Discusses future challenges, emerging directions, and prospects for innovation

High-Entropy Materials for Energy Storage Devices is an essential resource for graduate students, researchers, and professionals in materials science, electrochemistry, and chemical engineering. It is particularly suited for advanced courses on energy materials, electrochemical energy storage, and materials for renewable energy systems within M.Sc., Ph.D., and engineering degree programs.

Dr. Chien-Te Hsieh is Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Yuan Ze University, Taiwan. His research focuses on nanomaterial synthesis using atomic layer deposition, microwave deposition, and infrared-assisted methods. He has published over 270 SCI papers and holds more than 40 patents.

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Panda is Postdoctoral Researcher at Yuan Ze University, Taiwan. His research encompasses sustainable nanomaterials, electrochemical catalysts, energy devices, polymer science, and biomaterials. He contributes expertise in both experimental and applied aspects of materials for energy storage and conversion.

Dr. Arpan Kumar Nayak is Assistant Professor at the Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Mysuru, India. His research centers on the synthesis of nanostructured and carbon-based materials for environmental and energy applications. He has authored more than 110 peer-reviewed journal articles in the field of nanomaterials science.