Advances in Nanoscale Materials for Electrocatalytic and Sensing Applications
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials for Energy Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 338
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanoscale materials, with at least one dimension typically ranging from 1 to 100 nanometers, have emerged as a transformative class of materials due to their exceptional physical, chemical, and electronic properties. These materials offer a high surface-to-volume ratio, significantly enhancing their reactivity and sensitivity, making them ideal candidates for various applications. In electrocatalysis, nanoscale materials have shown remarkable potential in accelerating electrochemical reactions, crucial for energy conversion and storage technologies. For sensing applications, their high surface area and tunable properties enable the development of highly sensitive and selective sensors capable of detecting trace amounts of analytes in complex environments.
We invite researchers to submit original research articles and reviews that highlight the latest advancements in the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanoscale materials for electrocatalytic and sensing applications.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Synthesis and characterization of novel nanoscale materials;
- Mechanistic studies of electrocatalytic processes;
- Development of high-performance sensors based on nanoscale materials for detecting various analytes;
- Integration of nanoscale materials into devices for practical applications;
- Computational and theoretical studies on the properties and performance of nanoscale materials in electrocatalytic and sensing systems;
- Environmental and biological applications of nanoscale materials in sensing and electrocatalysis.
Dr. Ming Su
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanoscale materials
- synthesis and characterization
- nanocrystals
- nanocatalysts
- electrocatalysis
- electrocatalytic mechanisms
- nanosensors
- sensing applications
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