Pioneering research is pushing the boundaries of energy storage technologies. New approaches enhance lithium-ion battery performance using carbon-coated zinc molybdenum oxide, while metal-organic frameworks integrated with lithium salts improve lithium metal battery conductivity and stability. Free-standing porous carbon nanofibers demonstrate promise for zinc-ion hybrid capacitors. Additionally, sodium-ion battery anodes made from novel nanosheets present alternatives for scalable, cost-efficient energy storage, aligning with sustainable development goals.