Scientific Sessions

Electrocatalysis plays a pivotal role in advancing clean energy technologies by facilitating electrochemical reactions through the use of specialized catalysts. These reactions are central to processes such as water splitting for hydrogen production, fuel cell operations, carbon dioxide reduction, and metal-air batteries. Electrocatalysts enhance the rate of these reactions by lowering activation energies and improving reaction efficiencies, thereby enabling practical applications that support a transition to renewable energy systems. Materials such as transition metal oxides, phosphides, sulfides, and emerging two-dimensional materials are being extensively explored for their catalytic properties. The goal is to achieve high activity, selectivity, and stability under operational conditions, all while using cost-effective and earth-abundant materials.

Research in electrocatalysis is also critical in addressing global challenges like climate change and energy security. Innovations in nanostructuring, surface engineering, and electronic modulation of catalysts are providing new pathways for optimizing reaction kinetics and durability. Moreover, combining experimental approaches with computational modeling and machine learning accelerates the discovery of novel electrocatalysts. With the growing demand for sustainable and scalable energy solutions, electrocatalysis is expected to drive major breakthroughs in green hydrogen production, carbon capture and utilization, and next-generation energy storage systems. As such, it is a multidisciplinary field intersecting materials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering, offering transformative potential for a low-carbon future.