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Elsevier
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0921-5107
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Materials Science and Engineering: B is an academic journal published by Elsevier. (ISSN 0921-5107, impact factor 5.7).

Aims & Scope Materials Science and Engineering B (MSEB) is a long-standing peer-reviewed journal, providing a leading international platform for research across diverse disciplines in the materials’ world. We encourage high-quality original research and timely review submissions that offer insights into the synthesis, processing, characterisation, modelling, predictions, and understanding of functional materials and their respective applications. Topics of interest include, but not limited to: Nano materials and nanotechnology Van der Waals materials and heterostructures Topological materials Meta-materials and moiré materials Magnetic and correlated materials Ceramic materials Membranes and films Energy and catalysis applications Environmental applications Characterization techniques Synthesis and processing Theoretical modelling and predictions Machine learning materials With its interdisciplinary approach, our journal offers a unique opportunity to publish outstanding research, connecting scientists, fostering collaboration, and advancing our knowledge in materials science and engineering.
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Special Issue on Energy Conversion and Storage Based on Various Catalytic Nanomaterials and Energy Conversion Devices Submission Date: 2026-09-30 Materials Science and Engineering: B is currently running a Special Issue, which aims to highlight the pivotal role of interfacial behaviors in electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices. It showcases research aimed at investigating interfacial behavior for ensuring a sustainable energy future. Energy storage and conversion exhibit remarkable interdisciplinary characteristics, integrating materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrocatalysis etc. These technologies are deeply intertwined with critical industrial demands such as new energy vehicles, smart grids and distributed energy systems. Driven by global carbon peaking and neutrality goals and energy security strategies, technological breakthroughs in this field—such as high-energy-density batteries, cost-effective long-duration storage, and efficient hydrogen conversion—have become a key battleground for nations. These advancements directly determine the pace and depth of energy transition, carrying irreplaceable strategic significance for achieving sustainable energy supply and addressing climate change. Guest editors: Assoc. Professor Lingzheng Bu Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Xiamen University, Xiamen, China Dr. Dechao Chen Affiliation: Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, China Prof. Kang Jiang Affiliation: Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China Dr. Jin Hou Affiliation: Northwestern University, Evanston, United States Special issue information: The full scope of this Special Issue includes the related works about the design of various nanomaterials, mechanism analysis, different energy devices, different types of catalysis, various fuel cells, water electrolysis technologies, new types of batteries, perovskite solar cells and so on. Manuscript submission information: You are invited to submit your manuscript at any time before the submission deadline. For any inquiries about the appropriateness of contribution topics, please contact the Guest Editors. The journal’s submission platform (Editorial Manager®) will be available for receiving submissions to this Special Issue from 01 March 2026. Please refer to the Guide for Authors to prepare your manuscript, and select the article type of "VSI: Energy Conversion and Storage" when submitting your manuscript online. Both the Guide for Authors and the submission portal could be found on the Journal Homepage. Submission deadline: 30 September 2026 Keywords: Nanomaterials; Energy devices; Ccatalysis; Mechanism; Fuel cell; Water electrolysis; New types of batteries; Perovskite solar cell https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/329573/energy-conversion-and-storage-based-on-various-catalytic-nanomaterials-and-energy-conversion-devices
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Special Issue on Advanced Materials for Next-Generation Energy Storage and Conversion Technologies Submission Date: 2026-10-11 This Special Issue highlights advanced materials for next-generation energy storage and conversion. We welcome studies on: (1) electrocatalysis for CO2 reduction, ORR, and water splitting (HER/OER), emphasizing activity, selectivity, durability under practical conditions, and operando or theoretical insights; and (2) rechargeable batteries including Li ion, Na ion, Zn ion, and other metal based systems, focusing on electrodes, electrolytes, interfaces, ion transport, and failure mechanisms. The aim is to bridge fundamental understanding with device relevant performance. Guest editors: Prof. Yu Zhang Email East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China; Prof. Zhiheng Lyu The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States; Dr. Ming Zhao National University of Singapore, Singapore; Special issue information: This Special Issue focuses on advanced materials that enable next-generation energy storage and conversion with higher efficiency, durability, safety, and scalability. Despite rapid progress, practical deployment is still limited by materials and interface bottlenecks such as sluggish kinetics, low selectivity, catalyst reconstruction and degradation, parasitic reactions, unstable interphases, and transport limitations under realistic operating conditions. We therefore seek contributions that connect rational materials design with mechanistic understanding and device-relevant evaluation. The scope covers two closely linked themes: (1) electrocatalysis for CO2 electroreduction, oxygen reduction (ORR), and water splitting (HER/OER), including catalyst and electrode architectures, surface and defect engineering, active-site regulation, stability strategies, advanced in situ or operando characterization, and theory or data-driven insights; (2) rechargeable batteries including Li ion, Na ion, Zn ion, and other metal-based systems, emphasizing new electrodes and electrolytes, interphase and interface engineering, ion transport control, dendrite suppression, degradation and failure mechanisms, and validation in practical cell formats and conditions. Manuscript submission information: You are invited to submit your manuscript at any time before the submission deadline. For any inquiries about the appropriateness of contribution topics, please contact the Guest Editors. The journal’s submission platform (Editorial Manager®) is available for receiving submissions to this Special Issue. Please refer to the Guide for Authors to prepare your manuscript, and select the article type of "VSI: Energy Materials" when submitting your manuscript online. Both the Guide for Authors and the submission portal could be found on the Journal Homepage. Submission deadline: 11 October 2026 Keywords: Electrocatalysis; CO2 reduction; Water splitting; ORR; Rechargeable batteries https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/333023/advanced-materials-for-next-generation-energy-storage-and-conversion-technologies
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Special Issue on Advanced Materials for Next-Generation Rechargeable Batteries and Electrocatalysis Submission Date: 2026-10-31 This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research on functional materials for electrochemical energy storage and conversion, addressing the growing global demand for sustainable, high-density energy solutions. It bridges mature intercalation chemistries with emerging post-lithium technologies. We invite original research and review articles focusing on, but not limited to, the rational design of electrode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries, advanced cathode/anode architectures for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, novel bifunctional catalysts for metal-air batteries, and state-of-the-art electrocatalysts for water splitting, CO2 reduction, and nitrogen fixation. The scope of this Special Issue emphasizes the intrinsic correlations among nanostructure, interfacial chemistry, and structure–performance relationships. By encompassing a broad spectrum of energy materials—ranging from battery electrodes to heterogeneous electrocatalysts—this collection highlights how rational structural design serves as a unifying framework to elucidate performance mechanisms and guide the development of next-generation energy conversion and storage systems. We welcome submissions providing deep mechanistic insights via in-situ characterization or theoretical modeling, as well as innovative materials engineering that pushes the boundaries of current energy technology. This Issue serves as a comprehensive platform for the multidisciplinary community working toward reliable and green energy carriers. Guest editors: Dr. Yaping Chen Beijing Normal University (Zhuhai), Zhuhai, China; Dr. Xiaobo Zheng University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia; Dr. Mengwei Yuan Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, China; Dr. Song Chen Qufu Normal University, Qufu, China; Dr. Liu Lin Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, China; Special issue information: This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research on functional materials for electrochemical energy storage and conversion, addressing the growing global demand for sustainable, high-density, and cost-effective energy solutions. It serves as a strategic bridge between mature intercalation chemistries (e.g., Li+, Na+) and emerging post-lithium technologies (e.g., Zn2+, Mg2+, Al3+, Ca2+, and anion-based systems), with a strong emphasis on rational materials design, interfacial engineering, and operando mechanistic understanding. We invite original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and short communications focusing on, but not limited to, the following thematic areas: Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries – Cathode design (MnO2, V2O5), anode engineering, electrolyte modulation, and suppression of dendrites and side reactions. Lithium-/Sodium-Ion Batteries–High-capacity cathodes/anodes, solid-state electrolytes, degradation mechanisms. Metal–Air Batteries–Bifunctional oxygen catalysts, gas-diffusion electrodes, redox mediators, in situ characterization. Water Splitting–Noble-metal-free HER catalysts, OER catalysts, bifunctional systems, and device-level performance. CO2 Reduction–Selective catalysts for C1 and C2+ products, microenvironment engineering, operando spectroscopy. Nitrogen Fixation–NRR catalyst design, HER suppression, isotopic labeling, machine learning-assisted discovery. The scope emphasizes correlations among nanostructure, interfacial chemistry, and performance. Rational structural design (morphology control, defect engineering, heterostructuring) serves as a unifying framework to guide next-generation energy systems. We welcome submissions providing mechanistic insights via in situ/operando characterization (XRD, Raman, TEM, XAS), theoretical modeling (DFT, molecular dynamics), or multi-scale imaging. Innovative materials engineering is encouraged, including high-entropy materials, single/dual-atom catalysts, 2D materials (MXenes, graphene), MOFs/COFs, self-healing interfaces, ultrahigh-loading electrodes, and cryogenic/high-temperature operation. This Special Issue is an interdisciplinary platform for materials scientists, chemists, physicists, and engineers working toward reliable, scalable, and green energy carriers. It bridges battery and catalysis communities, linking fundamental electrochemistry to applied device engineering, and will map current frontiers, identify bottlenecks, and chart future directions for sustainable energy technologies. Manuscript submission information: You are invited to submit your manuscript at any time before the submission deadline. The journal’s submission platform (Editorial Manager®) is available for receiving submissions to this Special Issue. Please refer to the Guide for Authors to prepare your manuscript, and select the article type of "VSI: Advanced Energy Materials" when submitting your manuscript online. Both the Guide for Authors and the submission portal could be found on the Journal Homepage. Submission deadline: 31 October 2026 Keywords: Advanced Materials; Rechargeable Batteries; Electrocatalysis; Energy Storage; Energy Conversion; Surface and Interfacial Engineering https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/333337/advanced-materials-for-next-generation-rechargeable-batteries-and-electrocatalysis
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Special Issue on Advanced Biomaterials in Stomatology and Beyond Submission Date: 2026-11-18 The first response events following implantation play a decisive role in the performance of biomaterials. Immediately after implantation, materials encounter complex biological environments and undergo rapid interfacial processes. These early events strongly influence inflammation, tissue integration, infection risk, healing, and long-term stability. Such challenges are particularly relevant to oral biomaterials, which operate under highly dynamic conditions involving saliva, blood, tissue fluids, fluctuating pH, mechanical loading, and diverse microbial communities. At the same time, many of these interfacial mechanisms are shared more broadly across biomaterials research. This Special Issue welcomes contributions on advanced oral biomaterials as well as new materials, technologies, and methodologies from related fields that may offer inspiration or translational value for oral applications. Guest editors: Prof. Shengzhong Duan Zhejiang Stomatology Hospital, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China; Prof. Baixiang Wang Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China; Dr. Liheng Gao Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China; Special issue information: This Special Issue focuses on how material design can regulate the first response events following implantation and thereby improve biological and clinical performance. Topics of interest include: The design of materials, surfaces, and interfaces that can function effectively upon first contact with blood, saliva, immune-related factors, and other local cues, with attention to wetting behavior, molecular adsorption, ion release/exchange, and surface conditioning. Materials designed to guide the earliest interactions with bacteria, host tissue cells, and immune cells, so as to promote integration and regeneration while reducing inflammation and biofilm-associated risks.​ Manuscript submission information: You are invited to submit your manuscript at any time before the submission deadline. The journal’s submission platform (Editorial Manager®) is available for receiving submissions to this Special Issue. Please refer to the Guide for Authors to prepare your manuscript, and select the article type of "VSI: Advanced Biomaterials" when submitting your manuscript online. Both the Guide for Authors and the submission portal could be found on the Journal Homepage. Submission deadline: 18 November 2026 Keywords: First response events; Oral biomaterials; Biointerfaces; Competitive bioadhesion; Tissue integration https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/334505/advanced-biomaterials-in-stomatology-and-beyond
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Special Issue on High-temperature electrolysis and fuel cells: Novel electrode materials for efficient energy conversion; Electrochemical reaction processes and rate-limiting steps in electrode reaction processes Submission Date: 2026-12-31 Electrochemistry Communications and Materials Science and Engineering: B will be launching a joint special issue in May 2026, which aims to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerate the development of highly efficient and stable high-temperature electrolysis and fuel cell systems suitable for long-term operation. Guest editors: Professor Yihan Ling Email: [email protected] Affiliation: School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China Professor Kun Zheng Email: [email protected] Affiliation: AGH University of Krakow, Krakow, Poland Dr. Yuan Gao Email: [email protected] Affiliation: School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China Special issue information: High-temperature electrolysis and fuel cells, as high-temperature electrochemical technologies capable of efficient energy conversion and storage, hold great promise for a low-carbon future. Unlike low-temperature technologies, these high-temperature technologies leverage favorable thermodynamics and fast reaction kinetics to reduce electrical energy demand, avoid costly noble-metal catalysts. As key components of high-temperature electrolysis and fuel cells, investigating the reaction mechanisms at the fuel and air electrodes, as well as the rate-limiting steps in catalytic reactions, is crucial for enhancing cell performance and stability. This special issue aims to compile the latest research findings on electrode reaction processes in high-temperature electrolysis and fuel cells, such as the optimization of novel air electrode material compositions, surface modification of fuel electrodes, and analysis of catalytic reaction mechanisms. Additionally, the issue covers performance degradation, surface evolution, and longevity strategies for cells under long-term operating conditions, thereby building and consolidating the knowledge base in this field and advancing the development and practical application of high-temperature electrolysis and fuel cell technologies. Topics include, but are not limited to: Novel air electrode materials Advanced fuel electrode catalyst Mechanism of catalytic reactions In-situ evolution of electrodes under long-term operation This special issue aims to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerate the development of highly efficient and stable high-temperature electrolysis and fuel cell systems suitable for long-term operation. Manuscript submission information: You are invited to submit your manuscript at any time before the submission deadline. For any inquiries about the appropriateness of contribution topics, please contact Guest Editors. All authors will have a choice to submit to Electrochemistry Communications or Materials Science and Engineering: B. The journal's submission platforms: Electrochemistry Communications: Editorial Manager® Materials Science and Engineering: B: Editorial Manager® Please refer to the Guide for Authors to prepare your manuscript and select the article type of "VSI: High-temperature electrolysis and fuel cells" when submitting your manuscript online. Both the Guide for Authors and the submission portal could be found on each Journal Homepage. Submission deadline: 31 December 2026 Keywords: High-temperature electrolysis cell; electrochemical reaction kinetics; catalytic reaction mechanism https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/332991/high-temperature-electrolysis-and-fuel-cells-novel-electrode-materials-for-efficient-energy-conversion-electrochemical-reaction-processes-and-rate-limiting-steps-in-electrode-reaction-processes
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Special Issue on High-temperature electrolysis and CO2 conversion: New materials for efficient CO2 catalysis; Electrochemical Reaction Processes and Rate-Limiting Steps in CO2 catalysis Submission Date: 2026-12-31 Electrochemistry Communications and Materials Science and Engineering: B will be launching a joint special issue in May 2026, which aims to bring together the latest research findings on electrode reaction processes in high-temperature CO2 electrolysis cells. Guest editors: Professor Yihan Ling Email: [email protected] Affiliation: School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China Professor Kun Zheng Email: [email protected] Affiliation: AGH University of Krakow, Krakow, Poland Dr. Yuan Gao Email: [email protected] Affiliation: School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China Special issue information: Solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs), as a high-temperature electrochemical technology capable of converting electrical energy into chemical energy, hold great promise in CO2 electrolysis field, which can efficiently synthesize high-value-added chemicals such as CO, CH4, and C2H4 using renewable energy, providing a practical technical solution for the recycling of carbon resources. As key components of SOECs, investigating the reaction mechanisms at the fuel and air electrodes, as well as the rate-limiting steps in catalytic reactions, is crucial for enhancing SOECs performance and stability. This special issue aims to compile the latest research findings on electrode reaction processes in high-temperature CO2 electrolysis cells, such as the optimization of novel air electrode material compositions, surface modification of fuel electrodes, and analysis of catalytic reaction mechanisms. Additionally, the issue covers performance degradation, surface evolution, and longevity strategies for SOECs under long-term operating conditions, thereby building and consolidating the knowledge base in this field and advancing the development and practical application of SOEC technology. Topics include, but are not limited to: Novel air electrode materials for SOECs Advanced fuel electrode catalyst Mechanism of catalytic reactions In-situ evolution of electrodes under long-term operation Highly efficient integrated SOEC system This special issue aims to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerate the development of highly efficient and stable SOEC systems suitable for long-term operation. Manuscript submission information: You are invited to submit your manuscript at any time before the submission deadline. For any inquiries about the appropriateness of contribution topics, please contact Guest Editors. All authors will have a choice to submit to Electrochemistry Communications or Materials Science and Engineering: B. The journal's submission platforms: Electrochemistry Communications: Editorial Manager® Materials Science and Engineering: B: Editorial Manager® Please refer to the Guide for Authors to prepare your manuscript and select the article type of "VSI: High-temperature electrolysis and CO2 conversion" when submitting your manuscript online. Both the Guide for Authors and the submission portal could be found on each Journal Homepage. Submission deadline: 31 December 2026 Keywords: High-temperature electrolysis cell; electrochemical reaction kinetics; catalytic reaction mechanism https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/332966/high-temperature-electrolysis-and-co2-conversion-new-materials-for-efficient-co2-catalysis-electrochemical-reaction-processes-and-rate-limiting-steps-in-co2-catalysis
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Special Issue on Reversible Solid Oxide Cell Technologies: From Materials to Stacks (1) Submission Date: 2027-02-28 Reversible solid oxide cells (rSOCs) are attracting growing attention as highly efficient electrochemical devices capable of operating in both fuel cell and electrolysis modes for power generation, hydrogen production, CO₂ conversion, and long-duration energy storage. Significant progress has recently been achieved in materials development and electrochemical performance. At the same time, major challenges remain in lowering operating temperatures, improving the stability and reliability of reversible operation, understanding degradation mechanisms, and scaling up from laboratory-scale cells to practical stack applications. This Special Issue highlights advances in rSOC technologies from materials and electrochemistry to diagnostics, durability, and stack-level technologies. It will also include advanced manufacturing processes for cells and stacks, as well as emerging approaches to materials recovery and recycling. Guest editors: Dr. Xiaofeng Tong North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China; Dr. Sebastian Molin Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, Poland; Dr. Hangyu Yu EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne), Lausanne, Switzerland; Dr. Antonio Gianfranco Sabato Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya (IREC), Barcelona, Spain; Special issue information: The transition toward sustainable energy systems requires highly efficient, flexible, and scalable technologies that can integrate renewable electricity with chemical energy storage and conversion. Reversible solid oxide cells (rSOCs), including solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs), and protonic ceramic electrochemical cells (PCCs), have emerged as promising platforms owing to their high energy conversion efficiency, fuel flexibility, and capability for hydrogen production, CO₂ utilization, and long-duration energy storage. By enabling bidirectional conversion between electricity and chemical fuels, rSOCs represent a key technology for future carbon-neutral energy infrastructures. In recent years, significant progress has been achieved in the development of advanced electrode and electrolyte materials, electrochemical performance optimization, and cell fabrication strategies. Nevertheless, several critical challenges remain for the widespread deployment of rSOC technologies, including reducing operating temperatures while maintaining high performance, improving the stability and reliability under reversible operation, elucidating degradation mechanisms, and scaling up from laboratory-scale cells to practical stack-level applications. This special issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances and emerging developments in rSOC technologies, with a particular focus on the progression from fundamental materials chemistry and electrochemical mechanisms to cell fabrication and stack-level integration. The special issue welcomes original research articles and reviews addressing innovations in materials development, electrochemical diagnostics, durability enhancement, cell fabrication, and stack technologies. The topics covered in this special issue include, but are not limited to: Materials design, defect chemistry, surface modification, and interface engineering; Cell fabrication, scalable manufacturing, and large-area cell development; Electrochemical diagnostics, modelling, and mechanism analysis; Operando and in situ characterization techniques; Sealing technologies, interconnect materials, and stack development; Degradation mechanisms, durability evaluation, and mitigation strategies; Sustainable manufacturing, materials recovery, recycling, and circular economy strategies. By bringing together researchers from materials science, electrochemistry, energy engineering, and industrial development, this special issue seeks to accelerate fundamental understanding, technological innovation, and practical deployment of reversible solid oxide cell technologies, contributing to the advancement of hydrogen energy, CO₂ utilization, and renewable energy storage solutions. Manuscript submission information: You are invited to submit your manuscript at any time before the submission deadline. The journal’s submission platform (Editorial Manager®) is available for receiving submissions to this Special Issue. Please refer to the Guide for Authors to prepare your manuscript, and select the article type of "VSI: rSOCs - MSB" when submitting your manuscript online. Both the Guide for Authors and the submission portal could be found on the Journal Homepage. Timeline Submission open date: 1 September 2026 Submission deadline: 28 February 2027 Keywords: Reversible solid oxide cells;Protonic ceramic cells;Electrode materials and interfaces;Stack components;Electrochemical diagnostics;Degradation mechanisms https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/336144/reversible-solid-oxide-cell-technologies-from-materials-to-stacks-1
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Special Issue on Energy Catalysis and Conversion Materials Submission Date: 2027-02-28 This Special Issue focuses on advanced materials for energy catalysis and conversion, covering key processes such as electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, thermal catalysis, and their integration in energy systems. Topics include but are not limited to catalysts for water splitting, CO2 reduction, fuel cells, and green fuel production. We invite original research articles and comprehensive reviews that address material design, mechanistic understanding, and performance optimization. The aim is to highlight recent breakthroughs and emerging trends in sustainable energy conversion technologies. Guest editors: Assoc. Prof. Jiayuan Li Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China; Prof. Haiqing Zhou Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China; Special issue information: Addressing climate change and advancing sustainable energy transition demand breakthroughs in advanced functional materials. This Special Issue focuses on "Advanced Materials for Energy Catalysis and Conversion," integrating materials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering to explore structure–activity relationships and reaction mechanisms in key energy processes, providing a foundation for efficient, stable, and scalable energy conversion and storage technologies. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following processes and their system integration: Electrocatalysis: OER, HER, ORR, CO₂RR, NRR, and electro-oxidation of small organic molecules.​Photocatalysis: Water splitting, CO₂ conversion, ammonia synthesis, and pollutant degradation with energy generation. Thermal Catalysis: Thermochemical water splitting, CO₂ hydrogenation, methane reforming, and biomass conversion. Photoelectrocatalysis and Multi-field Coupling: Synergistic light, electricity, and heat-driven catalytic systems. Batteries: Advanced electrode materials, electrolytes, and interfacial engineering for Li-ion, Na-ion, Li–S, Li-metal, and solid-state batteries, covering charge storage mechanisms, cycling stability, and safety. Capacitors: Novel materials and architectures for supercapacitors and hybrid capacitors, including electric double-layer, pseudocapacitive, and battery-type electrodes, emphasizing high power/energy density and scalable integration. We invite original research and comprehensive reviews on: Design and synthesis of catalysts and electrode materials: single-atom catalysts, high-entropy alloys, 2D materials, MOFs, COFs, perovskites and derivatives; In situ/operando characterization and theoretical computation for active sites, charge storage, reaction pathways, and degradation mechanisms; Surface/interface engineering, defect manipulation, strain effects, and synergistic strategies for performance optimization; Materials challenges in membrane electrode assemblies, gas diffusion electrodes, flow electrolyzers, battery architectures, and supercapacitor/reactor design; Stability, deactivation, and regeneration of catalytic and energy storage materials under prolonged or cycling conditions; Data-driven and machine learning-enabled high-throughput screening and rational design; Catalytic and electrode material innovations for green fuel production (e.g., H₂, NH₃, methanol, syngas) and clean energy storage. This Special Issue aims to showcase recent breakthroughs and emerging trends in energy catalysis, conversion, and storage materials, serving as a platform for academia and industry to accelerate clean energy innovation and industrialization. We welcome high-impact submissions with profound insights and forward-looking perspectives. Manuscript submission information: You are invited to submit your manuscript at any time before the submission deadline. The journal’s submission platform (Editorial Manager®) is available for receiving submissions to this Special Issue. Please refer to the Guide for Authors to prepare your manuscript, and select the article type of "VSI: Energy Cataly & Convert Mater" when submitting your manuscript online. Both the Guide for Authors and the submission portal could be found on the Journal Homepage. Submission deadline: 28 February 2027 Keywords: Energy catalysis; Energy conversion materials; Electrocatalysis; Photocatalysis; CO2 reduction; Water splitting https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/334988/energy-catalysis-and-conversion-materials
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