Synergistic Effect in Nanomaterials for Electrocatalytic Hydrogen and Oxygen Conversion
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Electrochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 145
Special Issue Editor
Interests: electrocatalysis; fuel cell catalysts; electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction; electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction; hydrogen evolution reaction; oxygen evolution reaction; water splitting; single-molecule fluorescence; fluorescent sensor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent decades, various materials with unique morphology and composition have been identified as advanced electrocatalysts for hydrogen and oxygen conversion. According to these studies, the synergistic effect is usually declared as the primary reason for the enhanced electrocatalytic performance. Although the intrinsic activity of catalytic sites can be assessed via theoretical calculations, the contribution of various factors, such as the number of accessible active sites and hydrophilic and gasophobic properties, is unclear. Moreover, the relationship between specific experimental parameters and electrocatalytic performance lacks precise optimization and systematic discussion.
Therefore, the upcoming Special Issue “Synergistic Effect in Nanomaterials for Electrocatalytic Hydrogen and Oxygen Conversion” aims to collate systematic studies on the synergistic effect in nanomaterials for electrocatalytic hydrogen and oxygen conversion. Authors are encouraged to begin by selecting advanced reported electrocatalysts, and discuss extent to which materials’ properties contribute to an enhanced electrocatalytic performance through carefully regulating specific experimental conditions. Finally, the effects of diverse experimental conditions should be stated to guide further research using similar experimental strategies. There is no need for theoretical simulations and advanced characterization techniques like X-ray absorption spectroscopy or special aberration corrected transmission electron microscopy. We also welcome contributing authors to conduct in-depth discussions based on the in situ tests described within the manuscript. The ultimate aim of this Special Issue is to assess the importance of experimental conditions in various experimental strategies and thus provide practical advice for the optimization of novel electrocatalysts. Submissions of full papers, communications, and reviews are welcome.
Dr. Ce Han
Guest Editor
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Keywords
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electrocatalysis
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fuel cell catalysts
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electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction
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hydrogen evolution reaction
- oxygen evolution reaction
- water splitting
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