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Advanced Electrochemical Materials: Innovations in Sensing and Energy Storage Applications

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2027 | Viewed by 707

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Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
Interests: cathode, anode, and electrolyte materials via high-throughput density functional theory (DFT); discovery of solid-state electrolytes via machine learning MD; fundamental electrochemistry mechanism on cathode and anode surfaces in lithium metal and lithium-ion batteries

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Department of Functional Materials, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland
Interests: supercapacitors; graphene; carbon-fiber composites; mechanical testing; scanning electron microscopy; atomic force microscopy; X-ray diffraction

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues, 

The rapid evolution of battery technologies demands innovative approaches to discover and optimize materials for cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes. This Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge computational and experimental strategies to accelerate the development of high-performance batteries.

We invite original research and review articles that explore the following:

  • New materials for cathodes and anodes, enabled by high-throughput density functional theory (DFT).
  • Machine learning-driven discovery of solid-state electrolytes via molecular dynamics (MD) simulations.
  • Fundamental electrochemistry mechanisms at electrode–electrolyte interfaces, including degradation, SEI formation, and ion transport.

This Special Issue aims to bridge computational materials science, electrochemistry, and AI-driven discovery to overcome the current limitations in relation to energy density, stability, and safety. Contributions from theorists, experimentalists, and data scientists are welcome to foster a multidisciplinary exchange of ideas.

Dr. Yufang He
Dr. Zaeem Ur Rehman
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • cathode/anode materials
  • high-throughput DFT screening
  • solid-state electrolytes
  • machine learning for battery materials
  • lithium metal batteries
  • electrode–electrolyte interfaces
  • electrochemical degradation mechanisms
  • ion transport dynamics
  • computational materials design

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Advanced Electrode Materials for Water Electrolysis: Design Principles, Performance Trade-Offs, and Technology Pathways Across ALK, PEM, SOEC, and AEM Systems
by Bożena Łosiewicz
Materials 2026, 19(11), 2259; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma19112259 - 26 May 2026
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The transition toward low-carbon energy systems has intensified interest in sustainable hydrogen production technologies. One of the most promising methods for producing green hydrogen is water electrolysis powered by renewable energy. This work reviews recent advances in electrode materials used in four major [...] Read more.
The transition toward low-carbon energy systems has intensified interest in sustainable hydrogen production technologies. One of the most promising methods for producing green hydrogen is water electrolysis powered by renewable energy. This work reviews recent advances in electrode materials used in four major electrolysis technologies: alkaline (ALK), proton exchange membrane (PEM), solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOEC), and anion exchange membrane (AEM). A bibliometric analysis of scientific publications from 2021 to 2025 highlights the rapid growth of research and the increasing importance of electrode materials in improving electrolysis performance. Operating environments, material requirements, and catalytic properties are compared across these systems. Recent developments in electrocatalysts—including transition-metal alloys, heterostructured catalysts, defect-engineered materials, and nanostructured systems—are evaluated in terms of catalytic activity, durability, and scalability. Particular attention is given to reducing noble metal usage while maintaining high electrochemical performance. Results indicate that transition-metal-based catalysts and engineered interfaces can achieve activity comparable to noble-metal systems while offering better cost efficiency. However, challenges related to long-term durability, large-scale synthesis, and standardized testing persist. Continued interdisciplinary research in materials design and electrochemical engineering is essential to enable efficient, durable, and cost-effective green hydrogen production. Full article
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