Guest Editors
Dr. Sikiru Surajudeen Olaleakn
Email: surajudeen@uitm.edu.my
Affiliation: School of Physics and Materials Studies, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam, Selangor, 40450, Malaysia.
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Research Interests: energy storage, nanotechnology, hydrogen storage, hydrocarbon prediction, phase change materials, polymetric materials, materials characterization

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Lokman Ibrahim
Email: mohd_lokman@uitm.edu.my
Affiliation: School of Chemistry & Environment, Faculty of Applied Science, Universiti Teknology MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, 40450, Malaysia
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Research Interests: heterogeneous catalyst, photocatalysis, renewable energy, biodiesel production, waste materials conversion, reactor applications, hydrogen production

Summary
"Advances in Renewable Energy and Storage: Harnessing Hydrocarbon Prediction and Polymetric Materials for Enhanced Efficiency and Sustainability" focuses on innovative developments in renewable energy technologies and storage systems. It explores how advancements in hydrocarbon prediction, particularly in relation to energy production from fossil fuels, can be leveraged to optimize renewable energy resources. Additionally, it delves into the role of polymetric materials, which are new, high-performance materials designed to enhance the efficiency of energy storage systems, such as batteries and capacitors. The aim of this special issues is to bridge the gap between renewable energy generation and storage by combining traditional hydrocarbon-based energy predictions with cutting-edge materials science. This synthesis aims to improve the efficiency, longevity, and sustainability of energy systems, particularly in terms of storage. The scope includes evaluating the potential of polymetric materials to revolutionize energy storage and how predictive models of hydrocarbon extraction and consumption can inform sustainable energy practices. The special issues seek to provide a comprehensive understanding of how these technologies can work together to ensure a more efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy future. The overall goal is to contribute to the development of energy systems that reduce reliance on non-renewable resources while promoting environmental sustainability.
Topics of interest of this Special Issue include, but are not limited to:
· Hydrocarbon Prediction for Renewable Energy Optimization
· Polymetric Materials in Energy Storage
· Hybrid Energy Systems and Sustainable Integration
· Sustainable materials for energy storage
· Sustainability and Efficiency in Energy Storage
· Supercapacitors
· Advanced Computational Models for Energy Systems
Keywords
renewable energy, energy storage, hydrocarbon prediction, polymetric materials, environmental sustainability, batteries, capacitors