Advancing Electrocatalysis: Insights and Innovations in HER, OER, and ORR for a Sustainable Energy Future
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Catalysis for Sustainable Energy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2025 | Viewed by 170
Special Issue Editors
Interests: computational physics/chemistry; catalysis; corrosion
Interests: design and synthesis of functional nanostructured materials and their applications in electrochemistry and energy conversion device
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Interests: photo/electrocatalytic; N2 fixation; H2 production; reduction of CO2
Interests: biomass environmental materials; improvement and utilization of wood and bamboo properties and their functionality
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The transition to sustainable energy systems relies heavily on advancements in electrocatalysis, particularly for key reactions such as the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER), Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER), and Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR). These reactions play a pivotal role in enabling efficient water splitting, fuel cell technologies, and metal-air batteries, which are critical for renewable energy storage and utilization.
This Special Issue, “Advancing Electrocatalysis: Insights and Innovations in HER, OER, and ORR for a Sustainable Energy Future”, aims to bring together cutting-edge research that addresses the challenges and opportunities in these fields. We welcome contributions focusing on novel catalyst design, mechanistic studies, in-situ/operando characterization, and computational modeling. Submissions exploring sustainable materials, integration with renewable energy systems, and scalable solutions for industrial applications are highly encouraged.
By showcasing innovative approaches and multidisciplinary collaborations, this special issue seeks to advance the fundamental understanding and practical implementation of HER, OER, and ORR, paving the way toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy landscape.
Dr. Tsz Lok Wan
Dr. Juan Bai
Dr. Xiaoyun Chen
Dr. Jinguo Lin
Guest Editors
Dr. Minghao Liu
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- hydrogen evolution reaction (HER)
- oxygen evolution reaction (OER)
- oxygen reduction reaction (ORR)
- electrocatalysis
- renewable energy
- fuel cells
- water splitting
- metal-air batteries
- catalyst design
- sustainable energy
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