Electrochemistry Special Feature



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From 2022, the journal of the Electrochemical Society of Japan, Electrochemistry , is planning a special features jointly with the Society's branches and committees. Regarding articles for special features, we are planning to reduce the article publication fee (APC) as shown below. We are looking forward to your submission.

The field of bioelectrochemistry is expanding from basic research on essential understandings of life phenomena to applied research such as the development of biomolecular measurement devices, sensors using redox enzymes, and fuel cells. In this context, various analytical techniques are being developed, such as monitoring cellular dynamics by electrochemical measurement of a single cell and construction of sensing devices. Then fundamental technologies that lead to new understanding of biological functions are being created. Therefore, we are planning the special feature titled “Development of electrochemical measurement techniques and devices to understand biological functions”. We look forward to receiving submissions of interesting research results that will help us to understand the essence of life through electrochemistry.
This special feature was proposed by the Bioengineering Research Group composed of comprehensive papers requested by guest editors from the Research Group and articles, communication, notes, etc. submitted from the ECSJ and related group members. We welcome submissions from a wide range of fields, including new ideas and proposals for measurement and analysis methods in the field of bioelectrochemistry, electrochemical understanding of biological functions, and the construction of devices based on such understanding.

APC Discount Program：Category B (2/3 reduction, 50,000 yen) is also applicable for non-members.

The 69th Special Feature- Frontiers of Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids
co-edited by Molten Salts Committee　Deadline: December 25

Molten salts include conventional high-temperature molten salts and room-temperature molten salts (more commonly referred to as ionic liquids), as well as molten metals, molten glasses, and molten hydrates in the broadest sense. In recent years, chemical and electrochemical reactions using molten salts and ionic liquids have become increasingly important for the realization of a carbon-neutral society. Major recent applications include storage batteries, green smelting, recycling, CO₂ utilization, hydrogen production, and nuclear fuel reprocessing. In this special feature, we call for the latest research results using molten salts and ionic liquids.
This special feature is proposed by the Molten Salts Committee of the Electrochemical Society of Japan in conjunction with the International Symposium “2023 Joint Symposium on Molten Salts” to be held in Kyoto in November 2023. We welcome any research related to molten salts and ionic liquids, regardless of whether it has been presented at the above international symposium, or not. Please feel free to submit your paper.

APC Discount Program：Category B (2/3 reduction, 50,000 yen) is also applicable for non-members. For submissions by registered attendees of the International Symposium, an APC waiver based on the specific reserve fund for special expenses by the Molten Salt Committee is planned.

The 70th Special Feature- Research Frontiers of Electrochemical Capacitors
co-edited by The Committee of Capacitor Technology　Deadline: February 25

Electrochemical capacitors are an electrochemical energy device characterized by high power and long life. There have been an increasing number of practical examples as power sources for automobiles and power storage systems for renewable energy. In this special feature, we call for the latest research results of electrochemical capacitors.
The special feature is proposed by the Committee of Capacitor Technology of the Electrochemical Society of Japan in conjunction with "The 7th International Conference on Advanced Capacitors (ICAC2023)" to be held on September 26-29, 2023. We welcome papers related to capacitors, regardless of whether it has been presented at the above international symposium or not.

APC Discount Program：Category B (2/3 reduction, 50,000 yen) is also applicable for non-members.

Organic electrosynthesis is a scientific field in which organic synthesis is performed with using electric energy. With the recent increase of general interest in climate change, social expectations for organic electrosynthesis are growing as a key technology to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. Also, from a different viewpoint, electrolytic are now widely recognized as a useful tool that can generate radical ion species under mild conditions, and their use in synthetic organic chemistry, in which radical intermediates play a vital role, is rapidly expanding. With these backgrounds, the number of publications related to organic electrosynthesis are rapidly increasing, and the field has come to be recognized as the key to a revolution in synthetic organic chemistry.
This special feature is organized by young members of the Organic Electrochemistry Group of the Electrochemical Society of Japan with the aim of introducing cutting-edge research on organic electrosynthesis. It will consist of original papers, communications, and notes. Targeted research includes wide range of organic electrochemistry, including molecular transformations, fabrication of materials, and development of measurement technology. Topics from peripheral areas are also welcome.

APC Discount Program：Category B (2/3 reduction, 50,000 yen) is also applicable for non-members.