Advances in Electrochemical Materials for Environmental Applications

The field of electrochemistry has emerged as a promising solution to some of the most pressing challenges confronting our planet, including the need for sustainable energy sources and the mitigation of environmental pollution. Electrochemical materials have been widely investigated for their potential applications in wastewater treatment, where they offer versatile capabilities for the removal of organic pollutants and the recovery of valuable metals from waste streams. Recent advances in electrochemical material design, such as the development of graphene-based materials, nanocomposites, and metal-organic frameworks, have demonstrated exceptional performance in addressing environmental pollution challenges. However, to fully harness their potential, advanced electrochemical materials with improved durability and performance are critical. The recent advancements in electrochemical material synthesis, characterization, and design have opened up promising new avenues for addressing these challenges and achieving sustainable development.

The urgent need to develop sustainable energy sources and address environmental pollution has become a global concern. Electrochemistry has emerged as a promising technology to address these challenges by developing efficient and eco-friendly environmental remediation systems. The goal of this Research Topic is to provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in electrochemical technology for energy conversion and environmental applications, with a focus on developing new electrochemical materials and processes that can improve the efficiency, durability, and affordability of electrochemical systems. Recent advances in materials science, nanotechnology, and electrochemistry have enabled the development of novel electrochemical materials with enhanced properties such as high catalytic activity, stability, selectivity, and conductivity. These materials can be used in various electrochemical systems, such as fuel cells, batteries, electrolysers, and sensors, to improve their performance and reduce their environmental impact.

This Research Topic will cover a wide range of topics related to electrochemical materials and systems, including the design and synthesis of new materials, characterization of their electrochemical properties, development of new electrochemical devices, and assessment of their performance in environmental applications. The ultimate goal of this Research Topic is to facilitate the development of sustainable and cost-effective electrochemical systems that can address the energy and environmental challenges facing the world today.

We welcome Original Research, Review, Mini Review and Perspective articles on themes including, but not limited to:
•Sustainable Environment
•Electrochemical Sensors
•Zero carbon emission
•Electrocatalysis
•Electrochemical Water Treatment
•Bioelectrochemistry
•Electrochemical Surface Science
•Emerging Materials for Environmental Remediation
•Photoelectrochemistry
•Nanoelectrochemistry

Keywords: Electrochemical materials, Environmental applications, Catalysts, Electrolytes, Waste water treatment, Batteries, Fuel cells, Solar cells, Water splitting, Carbon capture, Electrocatalysis

Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.