Research on Electrocatalytic and Electrosynthetic Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Electrocatalytic and electrosynthetic materials play a crucial role in accelerating and controlling electrochemical reactions, which are essential for various applications in energy conversion, environmental remediation, and chemical synthesis. These materials possess unique properties that enable them to efficiently catalyze and facilitate electron transfer during electrochemical processes. Electrocatalytic materials are designed to enhance the reaction rates of specific electrochemical reactions, such as oxygen reduction, hydrogen evolution, carbon dioxide reduction, etc., which can control reaction pathways, produce high-value chemicals, and minimize the energy and environmental footprint of traditional chemical synthesis methods. Electrocatalytic materials often involve catalysts, such as transition metal oxides, alloys, or nanoparticles, which provide active sites for the reaction to occur. By optimizing the composition, structure, and morphology of these materials, researchers aim to achieve improved performance, stability, and selectivity in electrochemical reactions. In summary, electrocatalytic and electrosynthetic materials are fundamental components of various electrochemical systems. Their design and optimization hold significant potential for advancing clean energy technologies, sustainable chemistry, and environmental remediation. Continued research and development in these areas are critical for realizing a more sustainable and low-carbon future.

This Special Issue is proposed in order to provide and share recent research and developments on novel electrocatalytic and electrosynthetic materials for the high-value conversion of small molecules, as well as on their synthesis, characterization, properties, and simulations. The contributions in this Special Issue will be of great interest to researchers working in the field of electrocatalytic and electrosynthetic materials. Therefore, we welcome research works from scientists, engineers, and industries in these fields.

Dr. Xianyun Peng
Dr. Dashuai Wang
Guest Editors

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• electrocatalytic
• electrosynthesis
• advanced catalyst
• structure-activity relationship
• value-added conversion
• oxidation reaction
• reduction reaction
• sustainable chemistry