Rational Design and Advanced Synthesis of Nanomaterials for Electrocatalysis
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 421
Special Issue Editor
Interests: nanocatalysts; supercapacitors; (electro)oxidation of alcohols; oxygen reduction reaction; hydrogenation reactions; hydroformylation; electrochemical sensors
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Dear Colleagues,
The development of nanomaterials through advanced synthetic strategies has emerged as a cornerstone in the pursuit of efficient and durable electrocatalysts for sustainable energy conversion technologies. By tailoring size, morphology, surface structure, and composition at the nanoscale, researchers can modulate the electronic properties and catalytic activity of materials, enabling enhanced performance in reactions such as the oxygen reduction (ORR), oxygen evolution (OER), hydrogen evolution (HER), and electrooxidation of small molecules. State-of-the-art approaches—including hydrothermal methods, solvothermal processes, atomic layer deposition, template-assisted growth, and defect engineering—allow precise control over structural features while promoting the formation of active sites and favorable reaction pathways. Furthermore, strategies such as doping, core–shell architectures, and the introduction of vacancies and strain effects expand the catalytic landscape, bridging fundamental design principles with practical applications. These advances not only improve reaction kinetics and catalyst stability but also reduce reliance on scarce noble metals. Collectively, the integration of innovative synthesis techniques with mechanistic insights leads the rational design of next-generation nanomaterials, offering scalable and cost-effective solutions for clean energy production and storage.
Dr. Marco Aurélio Suller Garcia
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanocatalysts
- supercapacitors
- (electro)oxidation of alcohols
- oxygen reduction reaction
- hydrogenation reactions
- hydroformylation
- electrochemical sensors
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