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Nanoelectrochemistry

Guest Editors

Joshua Kiprotich Kibet, Bed SC (Chemistry and Physics), MPhil (Analytical Chemistry), and PhD (Chemistry), Egerton University, Kenya
Akeem Adeyemi Oladipo, MD, Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus
 

BMC Chemistry called for submissions to this Collection on Nanoelectrochemistry. Nanoelectrochemistry is crucial to achieving greater efficiency, sustainability, and functionality across numerous applications by harnessing the unique properties of nanoscale materials and interfaces. This Collection brought together the latest research, methodologies, and breakthroughs in this dynamic field, from energy storage and conversion to sensors, catalysis, and beyond. 

New Content ItemThis Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.

Meet the Guest Editors

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Joshua Kiprotich Kibet, Bed SC (Chemistry and Physics), MPhil (Analytical Chemistry), and PhD (Chemistry), Egerton University, Kenya

Joshua Kibet is an Associate Professor of chemistry, and the Associate Dean, Faculty of Science, at Egerton University. He is an accomplished researcher in nano and material chemistry, environmental chemistry, and modeling of transport fuels. He has published more than 80 articles in refereed journals. He has mentored and graduated several postgraduate students in chemistry.
 

Akeem Adeyemi Oladipo, PhD, AMRSc, Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus

Akeem Oladipo is a professor of Material and Environmental Chemistry at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) in Cyprus. He oversees the Advanced Functional Materials Research Lab at EMU and is an expert in the synthesis of advanced functional nanomaterials and low-dimensional materials. These materials include chalcogenides, quantum dots, metal-organic frameworks, porous polyHIPE, and more. Akeem's work has applications in various fields such as water treatment, biomedical and energy chemistry. Specifically, he focuses on nanoelectrocatalytic degradation, advanced oxidation processes, electrocoagulation, advanced adsorption, solar cells, electrochemical sensors, and novel materials for batteries and supercapacitors. Akeem has published over 100 articles and book chapters and is highly regarded in his field. He also serves as an editor for reputable, high-impact journals such as the Journal of Water Process Engineering.

About the Collection

BMC Chemistry called for submissions to a Collection exploring the frontiers of nanoscale electrochemical research. Nanoelectrochemistry is crucial to achieving greater efficiency, sustainability, and functionality across numerous applications by harnessing the unique properties of nanoscale materials and interfaces. This Collection brought together the latest research, methodologies, and breakthroughs in this dynamic field, from energy storage and conversion to sensors, catalysis, and beyond.

We welcomed submissions that contribute to our understanding of nanoelectrochemistry, including research related to:

  • Nanostructured electrode materials: Approaches for designing and fabricating nanostructured electrode materials with tailored properties for electrochemical applications.
  • Electrocatalysis at the nanoscale: Exploration of nanocatalysts and their roles in enhancing electrochemical reactions, including fuel cell catalysts, water-splitting catalysts, and more.
  • Electrochemical sensors and biosensors: Development of nanoscale sensors for sensitive and selective detection of analytes, with applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and beyond.
  • Nanoscale energy storage: Advancements in nanomaterials for high-performance batteries, supercapacitors, and other energy storage devices.
  • Nanoelectrochemical characterization techniques: Experimental and computational techniques for studying electrochemical processes at the nanoscale.
  • Emerging nanoelectrochemical applications: Exploring new frontiers and applications in diverse fields, including nanoelectronics and environmental science.
  • Environmental and sustainability aspects: Investigations into the environmental impact and sustainability of nanoelectrochemical technologies.
  • Interdisciplinary approaches: Collaborative research involving chemistry, physics, materials science, and engineering to address challenges in nanoelectrochemistry.

This Collection supports the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. This goal aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all, while also promoting sustainable practices and increasing energy efficiency.
 

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  1. Pholcodine, an anti-tussive medication widely used as an over-the-counter, OTC drug, has recently faced restrictions in several countries. This paper presents a sensitive electrochemical approach for pholcodin...

    Authors: Nahla A. Abdelshafi, Hany W. Darwish, Ashwag S. Alanazi, Ibrahim A. Naguib, Hadeer H. Elkhouly, Nehal S. Khodary and Ekram H. Mohamed
    Citation: BMC Chemistry 2024 18:48
    Content type: Research Published on:

Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select Nanoelectrochemistry from the dropdown menu.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all of the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.