Applications and Advances of Carbon-based Materials in Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry has increasingly leveraged carbon-based materials due to their unique properties and functionalities. Carbon materials such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, and carbon black offer extraordinary electrical conductivity, structural integrity, and chemical stability, making them ideal for a myriad of electrochemical applications. These materials have been pivotal in the development of high-performance electrodes, energy storage systems, and electrocatalytic devices. However, despite considerable advancements, there are ongoing challenges regarding cost, scalability, and performance optimization that merit further investigation.

This Research Topic aims to explore the current landscape and future potential of carbon-based materials in electrochemistry. It will focus on recent advancements, unresolved issues, and innovative applications that could transform energy technologies, environmental management, and sensing technologies. The objective is to gather insights into the next generation of electrochemical systems that utilize carbon materials for enhanced efficiency, sustainability, and functionality.

To gather further insights in the realm of electrochemical applications of carbon materials, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

o Advances in carbon-based electrodes for batteries and supercapacitors

o Development of carbon-based materials for electrocatalysis, including fuel cells and HER

o Innovations in electrochemical sensors utilizing carbon nanomaterials

o Application of carbon materials in environmental electrochemistry, including water treatment and pollutant removal

o The synthesis and application of hybrid carbon-based composites

o Novel manufacturing techniques for carbon-based electrochemical devices