(ISSN 2771-490X)
Catalysis Research is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. This periodical is devoted to publishing high-quality papers that describe the most significant and cutting-edge research in all areas of catalysts and catalyzed reactions. Its aim is to provide timely, authoritative introductions to current thinking, developments and research in carefully selected topics.
Topics contain but are not limited to:
- Photocatalysis
- Electrocatalysis
- Environmental catalysis
- Biocatalysis, enzymes, enzyme catalysis
- Catalysis for biomass conversion
- Organocatalysis, catalysis in organic and polymer chemistry
- Nanostructured catalysts
- Catalytic materials
- Computational catalysis
- Kinetics of catalytic reactions
The journal publishes a variety of article types: Original Research, Review, Communication, Opinion, Comment, Conference Report, Technical Note, Book Review, etc.
There is no restriction on paper length, provided that the text is concise and comprehensive. Authors should present their results in as much detail as possible, as reviewers are encouraged to emphasize scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Special Issue
Next-Generation Electrocatalysts and Electrodes for Proton-Conducting Ceramic Cells and Electrolysis
Submission Deadline: March 31, 2027 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editor
Sarfraj H. Mujawar, PhD
Professor and Head. Department of Physics, Yashavantrao Chavan Institute of Science, Satara, India
Director. Research and Development Cell, Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil University, Satara, India
Research Interests: Electrochemical energy storage; supercapacitors; electrocatalysis; oxygen evolution reaction; water splitting; electrochromism; thin films; gas sensors; nanomaterials; solar cell
About This Topic
Proton-conducting ceramic cells (PCCs), including protonic ceramic fuel cells and protonic ceramic electrolysis cells, are emerging as highly efficient platforms for clean energy conversion, hydrogen production, and chemical synthesis at intermediate operating temperatures. The development of next-generation electrocatalysts and electrode architectures is crucial for overcoming key challenges related to catalytic activity, electrode polarization, chemical stability, durability, and interfacial compatibility. Advances in mixed protonic–electronic conducting materials, nanostructured electrodes, composite catalysts, exsolution-based systems, and novel fabrication strategies are opening new pathways toward high-performance and durable ceramic electrochemical devices. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent progress in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of advanced electrocatalysts and electrodes for proton-conducting ceramic cells and electrolysis. Contributions addressing fundamental mechanisms, innovative materials, electrode engineering, degradation phenomena, and device-level performance are particularly encouraged, with the goal of accelerating the development of efficient and scalable technologies for sustainable hydrogen and energy conversion.
Keywords
Electrocatalysts; proton-conducting ceramic cells; ceramic electrolysis; advanced electrode materials; hydrogen energy conversion
Manuscript Submission Information
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