Journal of Chemistry

​​Futuristic Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion Systems


Publishing date
01 Dec 2022
Status
Closed
Submission deadline
12 Aug 2022

1SRM Institute if Science and Technology, Chennai, India

2Rathinam Technical Campus, Coimbatore, India

3Cinvestav Unidad Saltillo, Mexico City, Mexico

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​​Futuristic Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion Systems

This issue is now closed for submissions.

Description

Even as the world is moving toward a more hydrogen-oriented economy, there yet remain ample challenges to be overcome prior to the full utilization and commercialization of the technology. In fuel cells and water electrolyzers, the use of expensive and rare earth elements is hindering commercialization, as well as presenting a challenge in terms of durability. The main aspect of the cost relies on the electrocatalyst materials used in the fabrication of membrane electrode assemblies (MEA), which form the heart of the system.

Fuel cell-based electric vehicles (FCEVs) are the major focus of many automotive companies. One of the key issues to resolve in the development and commercialization of FCEVs is fuel starvation. There is therefore an urgent need in the energy sector for research on tailoring and engineering various novel non-noble electrocatalyst materials, which can be termed as futuristic materials for transformation. Metal-air batteries (MABs), which form a family of electrochemical cells, are powered by metal oxidation and oxygen reduction reactions. These batteries, which breathe oxygen from the atmosphere and do not store reactants in the positive electrodes, have between 3 and 30 times higher theoretical energy density with respect to commercially available Li-ion batteries. These also have the advantages of long-lasting electrochemical stability, low internal resistance, low operating conditions, and abundant resources.

The Special Issue will be highly focused on futuristic materials for electrochemical systems for energy generation, storage, and conversion. This Issue will include papers related to fuel cells, water electrolyzers, supercapacitors, and batteries, in particular research into metal-air batteries, such as zinc-air batteries, aluminum-air batteries, and magnesium-air batteries. Supercapacitors or ultracapacitors are considered potential candidates in the domain of energy storage devices for forthcoming generations and a competitor for batteries, as compared to batteries the energy density of supercapacitors is significantly less. We welcome both original research and review articles.

Potential topics include but are not limited to the following:

  • Emerging catalysts for hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution reactions
  • New futuristic materials for energy storage
  • New futuristic materials for fuel cell applications
  • Hybrid systems
  • Lithium-ion battery chemistry and technology
  • Green chemistry
  • Supercapacitors
  • Techno-economic analysis for renewable electrolysis systems

Articles

  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2024
  • - Article ID 9847061
  • - Retraction

Retracted: Modeling of Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium for Electrolyte Solutions Based on COSMO-RS Interaction

Journal of Chemistry
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2024
  • - Article ID 9848962
  • - Retraction

Retracted: Simulation of the Electro-Superconducting System Based on the H Equation

Journal of Chemistry
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2024
  • - Article ID 9802682
  • - Retraction

Retracted: Combination of Fruit and Vegetable Storage and Fresh-Keeping with Postharvest Heat Treatment

Journal of Chemistry
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2024
  • - Article ID 9837159
  • - Retraction

Retracted: Enhanced Performance of Sn@Pt Core-Shell Nanocatalysts Supported on Two Different Carbon Structures for the Hydrogen Oxidation Reaction in Acid Media

Journal of Chemistry
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2023
  • - Article ID 9768184
  • - Retraction

Retracted: Mechanical Performance Analysis of Steel Beam-Column Joints in Fabricated Multirise Steel Structures after Fire

Journal of Chemistry
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2023
  • - Article ID 9785927
  • - Retraction

Retracted: Application of Nanofluid Electrochemistry in Heat Dissipation of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors

Journal of Chemistry
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2023
  • - Article ID 9843284
  • - Retraction

Retracted: Study on the Color Genesis of South Red Agate and the Geological Characteristics of the Siliceous Gravel Layer

Journal of Chemistry
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2023
  • - Article ID 9890207
  • - Retraction

Retracted: Influence of Electrochemical Anticorrosion Technology on Concrete Structure and Performance

Journal of Chemistry
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2023
  • - Article ID 9864759
  • - Retraction

Retracted: Surface Damage Coupling Mechanism of Plain Weave Art Ceramic Matrix Composites

Journal of Chemistry
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2023
  • - Article ID 9819680
  • - Retraction

Retracted: Electrochemical Application of Structured Color Nanotextile Materials in Garment Design

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