Electrocatalysts for Renewable Energy Conversion
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Electrocatalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 858
Special Issue Editor
Interests: nanomaterials; electrocatalysis; energy storage and conversion
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The efficient electrochemical conversion of renewable energy sources represents a central challenge in sustainable energy science. Electrocatalysts, serving as the critical interface for key reactions, such as hydrogen and oxygen evolution and CO2, nitrogen, and nitrate reduction, govern the kinetic and thermodynamic limits of these processes. Advancing the field requires a fundamental understanding of structure–activity–stability relationships at the atomic scale, alongside the rational design of materials that surpass the limitations of conventional catalysts. This Special Issue will highlight cutting-edge research on electrocatalytic materials and mechanisms, spanning interfacial engineering, operando characterization, computational modelling, and device integration. We aim to foster interdisciplinary advances toward developing efficient, durable, and cost-effective electrocatalytic systems for a carbon-neutral energy future.
If you would like to submit papers for publication in this Special Issue or have any questions, please contact the in-house Editor, Ms. Georgie Guan (georgie.guan@mdpi.com).
Dr. Haiyan Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- electrocatalysts
- structure–activity–stability relationships
- electrocatalytic mechanism
- interfacial engineering
- operando characterization
- computational modelling
- device integration
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