Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Electrocatalysis
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Industrial Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2025 | Viewed by 87
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of electrocatalysis is experiencing unprecedented advancements, driven by the relentless pursuit of more efficient, durable, and cost-effective materials for energy conversion and storage applications. Carbon-based nanomaterials have emerged as a cornerstone in this endeavor, offering unique properties such as high conductivity, a large surface area, and tunable chemical and physical characteristics. These attributes make them ideal candidates for a wide range of electrocatalytic reactions, including the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), and the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR).
The rapid development of carbon-based nanomaterials, such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, and porous carbon structures, has opened up new possibilities for enhancing the performance of electrocatalysts. These materials can be tailored to exhibit exceptional catalytic activity, selectivity, and stability, often surpassing traditional noble metal-based catalysts. Furthermore, the abundance and low cost of carbon make these nanomaterials highly attractive for large-scale commercial applications.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest experimental and theoretical advancements in carbon-based nanomaterials for electrocatalysis. We invite contributions that explore the design, synthesis, and characterization of novel carbon-based nanomaterials for various electrocatalytic reactions.
We are particularly interested in manuscripts that showcase the realization of Pt-free and noble metal-free electrocatalysts using carbon-based nanomaterials. Both fundamental and applied studies, focusing on investigating catalysts in realistic environments and improving stability, are encouraged. The goal of this Special Issue is to compile a collection of manuscripts that reflect state-of-the-art carbon-based nanomaterials for electrocatalysis and inspire further research in this exciting field.
Dr. Suxia Ren
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- electrocatalysts
- fuel cells
- stability
- zinc–air battery
- carbon-based material
- catalyst design
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