Advanced Electrocatalytic Materials for Sustainable Energy Conversion and Storage
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Catalysis for Sustainable Energy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 April 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editor
Interests: new carbon nanomaterials; green catalysis; energy catalysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on groundbreaking developments in electrocatalytic materials for renewable energy technologies, including hydrogen production, CO2 conversion, fuel cells, and next-generation batteries. We invite contributions on novel catalyst design (nanostructured materials, single-atom catalysts, and hybrid systems), mechanistic studies, and advanced characterization techniques (in-situ/operando spectroscopy and computational modeling) to enhance activity, selectivity, and stability. A special emphasis is placed on scalable synthesis methods and the integration of these materials with renewable energy infrastructure for practical implementation. By bridging fundamental research with industrial applications, this issue aims to address critical challenges in energy conversion and storage, fostering the transition to sustainable energy solutions. We welcome original research, reviews, and perspectives that highlight recent advances and future directions in electrocatalysis, ultimately contributing to a carbon-neutral future.
Dr. Qingshan Zhao
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- electrocatalysis
- sustainable energy
- hydrogen evolution
- HER
- CO2 reduction
- energy storage
- batteries
- nanomaterials
- renewable integration
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