Heterogeneous Electrocatalysis: Fundamentals and Applications II

Dear Colleagues,

Heterogeneous electrocatalysis has attracted great attention in recent years as a key process in renewable energy conversion and storage techniques, such as fuel cells, water electrolysis, CO₂/N₂ electrochemical reduction techniques, and electrochemical synthesis techniques. To realize their industrial application, both fundamental and applied research work are required. Investigations on the reaction mechanisms/reaction kinetics/mass transfer at the electrocatalysis interface, development of electrocatalysts with high reactivity/stability and study of their degradation mechanisms, and techniques to scale up the electrocatalysis systems are indispensable.

In the past few years, the community has witnessed rapid and continuous development in the field of heterogeneous electrocatalysis. This Special Issue will cover experimental and theoretical studies in various electrochemical reactions, particularly CO₂/N₂/ nitrate electrochemical reduction, reactions in fuel cells, and water electrolysis. Both fundamental and applied studies are of interest, particularly regarding the development of new electrocatalysis systems with high activity/stability and the study of their degradation mechanism, fundamental investigations into the reaction mechanism/reaction kinetics/mass transfer at the electrocatalysis interface, and techniques to scale up electrocatalysis systems. The hope is to compile a set of high-quality manuscripts that convey exciting advances in the field of heterogeneous electrocatalysis.

Prof. Dr. Yu Zhang
Dr. Yao Yao
Dr. Mengjiao Wang
Guest Editors

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