The Role of Transition Metal Compounds in Energy Conversion
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Electrochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2025 | Viewed by 84
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Interests: nonhomogeneous catalysis; theoretical chemistry; gases adsorption; computational chemistry; reaction mechanisms
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Interests: zeolites; electrode materials; supercapacitor; silicate; energy storage materials
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Interests: transition metal complexes; photosensitizer; oxygen sensing; up-conversion; photodynamic therapy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Energy conversion is pivotal in enhancing both the quality of human life and environmental sustainability. Transition metals, with their distinctive electronic configurations and variable oxidation states, etc., are necessary for the development of various materials and compounds that are central to electrocatalytic energy conversion and battery technologies.
This Special Issue invites original research articles and comprehensive reviews to explore the realm of transition metal-derived compounds. This includes, but is not limited to, organic transition metal compounds and transition metal oxides, complexes, clusters, and quantum dots. The focus of these submissions should be on the development of synthesis methodologies, detailed structural characterization, the elucidation of mechanisms, and the assessment of stability and conversion efficiency in various energy conversion applications.
Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Electrocatalysts for energy conversion processes;
- Supercapacitors and advanced batteries;
- Carbon dioxide reduction technologies;
- Electrochemical reactions integral to energy conversion, including
- Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER);
- Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER);
- Nitrogen Reduction Reaction (NRR);
- Hydrogen Oxidation Reaction (HOR);
- Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR).
We hope to provide a platform that offers a comprehensive overview of the latest research advancements, challenges, and future directions in the field, providing valuable insights for researchers and industry professionals engaged in the development of next-generation energy systems.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Xin Liu
Prof. Dr. Tao Hu
Dr. Huimin Guo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- carrier density
- electrode materials
- energy conversion and storage
- layered transition metal dichalcogenides
- porous materials
- MXene
- fuel cells
- batteries
- supercapacitors
- hydrogen production
- energy storage and distribution
- CO2 reduction
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