Recent Advances in Electrocatalysts for Electrochemical Energy Conversion Reactions
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Catalytic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 53
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Interests: advanced materials; renewable energy harvesting; electrochemical energy conversion and storage
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Interests: electrochemistry; fuel cell; batteries; CO2 reduction; renewable energy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Electrochemical processes, such as the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in water electrolysis, the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) for fuel cells and air batteries, as well as electrochemical CO2 reduction and NH3 production, have emerged as critical components in current energy conversion and storage systems. A key barrier impeding the further implementation of these technologies is the availability of electrocatalysts that combine high activity, long-term stability, and cost-effectiveness under various operational conditions. Addressing these challenges requires ongoing exploration of new catalytic materials, deeper mechanism understanding, and improved engineering of catalyst structures and interfaces. Contributions from materials science, surface chemistry, theoretical modeling, and electrochemical engineering are essential to advancing this field. In this context, we are pleased to announce a Special Issue on "Recent Advances in Electrocatalysts for Electrochemical Energy Conversion Reactions". We cordially invite original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that report recent breakthroughs in catalyst design, characterization, and application for these key electrochemical processes. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation of novel electrocatalysts.
- Advanced in situ and ex situ characterization techniques.
- Mechanistic studies and computational modeling to deepen fundamental understanding.
- Development of innovative cell design for electrochemical energy conversion.
- Strategies for scaling up and integration of electrochemical technologies to practical systems.
Dr. Jiangtian Li
Dr. Deryn Chu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- electrochemical energy conversion
- electrocatalysts
- hydrogen evolution/oxygen evolution
- oxygen reduction reaction
- CO2 reduction
- ammonium production
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