Functional Electrochemical Catalysts in Energy Conversion and Storage Devices

Dear Colleagues,

Electrocatalysts may participate in electrochemical reactions to increase the oxidation and the reduction reaction rate, which is a specific form of catalysts that works on the electrode surfaces or in the electrode. Electrocatalysts can accelerate the transfer of electrons between the electrode and reactants, and/or facilitate an intermediate chemical transformation. The electrocatalytic activities of electrode catalysts are generally dependent on the particle size, particle size distribution, morphology of the catalyst, and catalyst surface composition. Activity, cost, durability, and stability are important issues for the development of electrocatalysts. In addition, good catalyst support with high surface area for catalytic dispersion, good chemical stability in various electrolytes, and fine electronic conductivity also play critical roles in facilitating catalytic effects. Electrocatalysts are usually incorporated into both the anode and cathode of photoenergy conversion solar cells and energy storage devices. Therefore, this Special Issue “Functional Electrochemical Catalysts in Energy Conversion and Storage Applications” covers synthesis, characterization, nanostructure, and electrochemical catalytic activity analysis of various electrochemical catalysts for photoenergy conversion and energy storage applications. For example, the electrochemical catalytic effects of metal oxide, metal nitride, and metal sulfide on the electrode of dye sensitized solar cells, organic solar cells, perovskite solar cells, electrochemical cells, supercapacitors, fuel cells, polymer lithium batteries, photoenergy conversion devices, and energy storage devices are of interest. Both reviews and original papers are welcome.

Dr. Rong-Ho Lee
Guest Editor

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