Development of Efficient Nanocatalysts and Their Application in Electrochemical Energy Conversion

Dear Colleagues,

You are cordially invited to contribute to a forthcoming Special Issue of Nanomaterials focused on the "Development of Efficient Nanocatalysts and Their Application in Electrochemical Energy Conversion." This issue aims to highlight the latest breakthroughs and forward-looking perspectives in this critically important field.

The pursuit of advanced electrochemical energy conversion technologies, such as fuel cells and conversion-typed batteries, is central to a sustainable energy future. Historically, progress has been constrained by the limitations of traditional catalyst materials. The emergence of nanotechnology has fundamentally transformed this landscape, enabling the precise design of materials with tailored properties for superior catalytic performance. This Special Issue seeks to capture the current momentum and chart future research directions.

The aim and scope of this issue encompass the rational design, innovative synthesis, in-depth mechanistic understanding, and practical application of nanostructured catalysts. We welcome contributions related to reactions including ORR, OER, HER, and CO2RR, or batteries with conversion mechanism (like metal-sulfur batteries, Zn-I2 batteries), spanning from fundamental material science to device-level integration and durability assessment.

We are particularly interested in submissions addressing cutting-edge research themes. These include, but are not limited to, single-atom and dual-atom catalysts, high-performance non-precious metal and metal-free alternatives, defect and strain engineering, understanding dynamic catalyst evolution under operando conditions, and the development of multi-functional or tandem catalyst systems.

Regarding what kind of papers we are soliciting, we invite the submission of high-quality Original Research Articles (presenting novel, complete findings) and insightful Review Articles (offering critical overviews and perspectives). All submissions should demonstrate scientific novelty, rigor, and a clear significance to the field.

All manuscripts will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the publication of impactful and reliable science.

Submission Deadline: 10 July 10 2026

We believe your expertise and recent work would make a valuable contribution to this collection. We look forward to receiving your manuscript.

Dr. Chaoqi Zhang
Guest Editor

Dr. Canhuang Li
Dr. Ren He
Guest Editor Assistants

Manuscript Submission Information

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