Scientific Sessions

Electrochemical engineering focuses on the design, analysis, and optimization of systems where chemical reactions are coupled with electron transfer, bridging chemistry, materials science, and electrical engineering. This field underpins technologies such as batteries, fuel cells, electrolysis, and supercapacitors, which are central to renewable energy storage, portable electronics, and electric vehicles. Understanding mass transport, charge transfer kinetics, electrode design, and electrolyte behavior is critical for enhancing energy efficiency, performance, and longevity of electrochemical systems.

Battery technology, a core application of electrochemical engineering, involves lithium-ion, sodium-ion, solid-state, and flow batteries, each requiring tailored electrode materials, electrolytes, and catalysts for optimal operation. Advances in nanostructured electrodes, solid electrolytes, and redox-active materials have improved energy density, charge-discharge rates, and cycle stability. Computational modeling and in-situ characterization techniques allow detailed insight into reaction mechanisms, ion transport, and degradation processes, guiding the development of next-generation batteries. Overall, electrochemical engineering drives innovation in sustainable energy storage, enabling efficient, safe, and high-performance energy solutions for modern society.