Application of Electrocatalytic and Electrochemical Materials in Energy
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Catalytic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editors
Interests: electrocatalysis; electrochemical materials; energy storage; fuel cells; water splitting; metal-air batteries; CO2 reduction; nanomaterials; supercapacitors; sustainable energy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue focused on the development and application of electrocatalytic and electrochemical materials in energy systems. In response to the global energy crisis and the urgent need to transition toward sustainable and low-carbon technologies, research in electrochemical energy conversion and storage has witnessed rapid growth. Advanced materials for electrocatalysis and electrode design are at the forefront of innovations powering hydrogen production, fuel cells, metal–air batteries, supercapacitors, and CO2 reduction systems. Understanding structure–activity relationships and developing cost-effective, stable, and efficient materials remain critical challenges and opportunities in this field.
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in the synthesis, characterization, and application of novel electrocatalytic and electrochemical materials for energy-related technologies. Manuscripts aligning with the journal’s scope include both fundamental studies and applied research targeting improvements in catalytic performance, material durability, and system integration. We especially encourage submissions that bridge experimental insights with theoretical modeling, promote green chemistry principles, and address challenges related to scalability and real-world deployment.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and comprehensive reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Design and synthesis of nanostructured electrocatalysts;
- Electrode materials for water splitting, fuel cells, and metal–air batteries;
- Electrochemical CO2 reduction and nitrogen fixation;
- In situ and operando characterization of electrochemical interfaces;
- Computational modeling of electrocatalytic processes;
- Electrochemical energy storage (e.g., supercapacitors, flow batteries);
- Hybrid systems combining catalysis and photoelectrochemistry;
- Green and scalable fabrication methods of electrode materials;
- Revalorization of waste for electrochemical energy storage and conversion.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Pablo Arévalo-Cid
Guest Editor
Dr. Rui Silva Sampaio
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- electrocatalysis
- electrochemical materials
- energy storage
- fuel cells
- water splitting
- metal–air batteries
- CO2 reduction
- nanomaterials
- supercapacitors
- sustainable energy
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