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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Dr. Marco Giorgetti as the new Section Editor-in-Chief of Batteries (ISSN: 2313-0105).

Name: Prof. Dr. Marco Giorgetti
Affiliation: Department of Industrial Chemistry, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Interests: cathode and anode materials for advanced batteries; advanced electrodes for energy application; characterization of electrode materials; post-mortem analysis; core level spectroscopies; X-ray methods; Prussian blue analogs; post lithium batteries; aqueous batteries; synchrotron studies; data analysis

Prof. Dr. Marco Giorgetti leads the Spectroscopy Electrochemistry and Energy (S2C) group in the Department of Industrial Chemistry at the University of Bologna. His research interests cover the structural and electronic characterization of electrode materials and the solutions offered by core-level spectroscopies such as X-rays spectroscopies, applied electrochemistry, sensors, and the synthesis and electrochemical characterization of materials for advanced batteries. He has employed Prussian blue-based materials in potentiometric and amperometric sensors, ion exchange, and batteries. He has pioneered the in situ characterization of energy materials using the X-ray absorption synchrotron radiation technique, also becoming an expert in methodologies for data analysis. Prof. Dr. Giorgetti has coordinated more than 35 projects in synchrotron radiation facilities, is the local coordinator of the Erasmus Master’s course in Advanced Spectroscopy in Chemistry, and he is a member of BEPA (Battery European Battery Associations). He has served as a Guest Editor for two Special Issues in Batteries.

The following is a short Q&A with Prof. Dr. Marco Giorgetti, who shared his vision for the journal with us, as well as his views of the research area and open access publishing:

1. What appealed to you about the journal that made you want to take the role as its Section Editor-in-Chief?
The development and production of sustainable and efficient batteries is a strategic imperative for our society for both the mobility sector and grid-based energy storage systems. Batteries stands for excellence due to its commitment to high-quality, open access, peer-reviewed research in the field of energy storage. The opportunity to lead a Section that is rapidly evolving, such as “Battery Mechanisms and Fundamental Electrochemistry Aspects”, appealed to me strongly.

2. What is your vision for the journal?
Batteries should attract groundbreaking research and foster interdisciplinary collaboration by guaranteeing the rapid dissemination of findings. An increase in high-quality submissions will enhance its reputation at conferences and in other media. Batteries must also serve as a leading journal that confers clarity, scientific rigor, and innovative methodologies.

3. What does the future of this field of research look like?
The greatest current challenge is not only understanding the battery mechanism, but also controlling and designing electrode materials, interfaces and interphases for the development of ultra-performing, smart, and sustainable batteries. These aspects will be fully covered by this Section, where you will find papers in which basic and advanced electrochemical techniques, advanced characterization tools and computational methodologies are employed.

4. What do you think of the development of open access research in the publishing field?
Open access is not only a transformative development in academic publishing, but also a requirement for public funding. It democratizes knowledge by making research accessible to a broader audience, including scientists, industry professionals, policymakers, and the public. This accelerates the dissemination of scientific discoveries and removes barriers to knowledge. I strongly support open access publishing.

We wish Prof. Dr. Marco Giorgetti every success in his new position, and we look forward to his contributions to the journal.