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Advances in Electrocatalysis, Electrosynthesis, and Electrochemical Applications

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "D: Energy Storage and Application".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 August 2025 | Viewed by 787

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College of Carbon Neutral Future Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
Interests: electrocatalysis; electrosynthesis; electrochemical energy storage

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Guest Editor
College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, China
Interests: electrocatalytic biomass valorization; nanomaterial synthesis

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The field of electrocatalysis and electrochemistry is at the forefront of scientific innovation, playing a pivotal role in the advancement of sustainable energy technologies, environmental remediation, and materials science. This research area encompasses the study of electron transfer reactions at the interface of an electrode and an electrolyte, which are fundamental to applications such as water electrolysis, fuel cells, electrosynthesis, and electrochemical energy storage. The importance of this research is underscored by its potential to address global challenges in energy, environment, and sustainability.

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to a Special Issue that is dedicated to the exploration and advancement of electrocatalysis, electrosynthesis, and electrochemical applications. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Various reactions of electrocatalysis and electrosynthesis (e.g., water splitting, fuel cells, CO2 electroreduction, biomass conversion);
  • Novel materials for electrocatalysis and electrosynthesis;
  • Mechanistic insights into electrochemical reactions;
  • Environmental applications of electrochemistry (e.g., water treatment and NOx reduction);
  • Energy storage and conversion technologies (e.g., batteries and supercapacitors);
  • Electrochemical sensors and biosensors;
  • Computational modeling and simulation of electrochemical processes.

We look forward to receiving your contributions and are excited to showcase the latest research in the field of electrocatalysis and electrochemistry.

Dr. Jing Li
Dr. Ruixiang Ge
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • electrocatalysis
  • electrocatalysis
  • electrochemical applications
  • water splitting
  • CO2 electroreduction
  • fuel cell
  • energy storage and conversion technologies
  • water treatment
  • electrochemical sensors
  • mechanism studies

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Recent Progress in Seawater Splitting Hydrogen Production Assisted by Value-Added Electrooxidation Reactions
by Yuanping Guo, Chenghao Yang, Jianli Yang, Xin Xiao, Maofei Ran and Jing Li
Energies 2025, 18(12), 3016; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18123016 - 6 Jun 2025
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Electrolysis of abundant seawater resources is a promising approach for hydrogen production. However, the high-concentration chloride ion in seawater readily induces the chlorine evolution reaction (CER), resulting in catalyst degradation and decreased electrolysis efficiency. In recent years, the electrooxidation of small organic molecules [...] Read more.
Electrolysis of abundant seawater resources is a promising approach for hydrogen production. However, the high-concentration chloride ion in seawater readily induces the chlorine evolution reaction (CER), resulting in catalyst degradation and decreased electrolysis efficiency. In recent years, the electrooxidation of small organic molecules (e.g., methanol), biomass-derived compounds (e.g., 5-hydroxymethylfurfural), and plastic monomers (e.g., ethylene glycol) has been seen to occur at lower potentials to substitute for the traditional oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and CER. This alternative approach not only significantly reduces energy consumption for hydrogen production but also generates value-added products at the anode. This review provides a comprehensive summary of research advancements in value-added electrooxidation reaction-assisted seawater hydrogen production technologies and emphasizes the underlying principles of various reactions and catalyst design methodologies. Finally, the current challenges in this field and potential future research directions are systematically discussed. Full article
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