Electrochemical Innovations for Advanced Materials and Sustainable Applications

Dear Colleagues,

In the fascinating field of materials science, the interplay of electrochemical reactions at interfaces is pivotal for the preparation, analysis, and application of innovative functional materials. These reactions not only deepen our understanding of novel materials but also pave the way for more sustainable production methods and applications, particularly in the realms of electrochemistry, energy conversion, storage, and sensing technologies.

A diverse array of critical electrochemical processes is utilized across various industries. Notable examples include electrodeposition and electrooxidation, alongside cutting-edge technological applications such as the electrochemical synthesis from complex solutions, the electrowinning of metals and alloys, water splitting for hydrogen production, and the development of energy storage and conversion solutions as flow batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors. Grounded in the principles of chemical thermodynamics and enriched by a comprehensive understanding of the major stages of electrochemical processes (mass transport, adsorption, and charge transfer), we can devise efficient procedures for fabricating advanced materials and designing sophisticated treatment routes, including for wastewater and waste electrical and electronic equipment.

This Special Issue invites contributions in the form of articles, communications, and reviews that explore the complex electrochemistry of materials and the multifaceted electrochemical processes related to this dynamic field. Your insights and discoveries will be invaluable in advancing our collective knowledge and fostering innovation in this area.

The potential topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Materials and electrodes for energy production, conversion, and storage;
• Thermodynamics in applied electrochemistry and corrosion;
• Kinetics of electrode processes;
• Electrochemical synthesis of materials and electrode processes involving complexing solutions;
• Electrochemical and chemical oxidation-reduction processes for waste treatment and sensing applications;
• Electrochemistry of metals and alloys, including high entropy materials (HEMs);
• Electrochemical micro-/nanotreatment and electrochemical engineering;
• Electrochemical techniques for materials characterization.

Prof. Dr. Henrikas Cesiulis
Dr. Natalia I. Tsyntsaru
Guest Editors

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