Functional Materials for Small Molecule Electrocatalysis
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 24
Special Issue Editors
Interests: CO2 reduction; water splitting; controlled synthesis; nanomaterials; electrocatalysis
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Interests: electrocatalysis; electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices; fuel cell; metal-air batteries (sodium-ion batteries); multifunctional nanoscale materials; power electronics; store energy; electric vehicles
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Electrocatalysis plays a pivotal role in sustainable energy conversion and chemical synthesis, enabling the efficient transformation of small molecules such as H2O, CO2, and N2 into value-added fuels and chemicals. The development of advanced functional materials with high activity, selectivity, and stability is crucial for optimizing these electrochemical processes and addressing global energy and environmental challenges.
This Special Issue, titled “Functional Materials for Small Molecule Electrocatalysis”, aims to highlight the latest advancements in electrocatalytic materials and their applications in water splitting, carbon dioxide reduction, and nitrogen fixation. We welcome contributions focusing on the design, synthesis, and characterization of nanomaterials, as well as mechanistic insights into their electrochemical performance. Studies that explore novel catalyst architectures, interface engineering, and computational modeling to enhance catalytic efficiency are also encouraged.
By bringing together cutting-edge research in this field, this Special Issue seeks to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and innovative approaches that drive the future of sustainable energy conversion. We invite researchers from diverse backgrounds to contribute original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that push the boundaries of small-molecule electrocatalysis.
Dr. Feng Hu
Dr. Linlin Li
Dr. Qingxue Lai
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- electrocatalysis
- nanomaterials
- electrochemical conversion of H2O
- CO2 and N2
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