The Electrochemical Society (ECS) celebrates the achievement of Dr. Doron Aurbach, Dr. Minhua Shao, and Dr. Gang Wu—dedicated members of the ECS Joint Journal Editorial Board—named to the 2024 Highly Cited Researchers™ list by Clarivate Analytics™ (Clarivate, 2024). This  accolade recognizes researchers whose scholarly publications rank in the top 1% by citations in the Web of Science™, a testament to their profound influence and outstanding contributions to their fields. In addition to the impact Dr. Aurbach, Dr. Shao, and Dr. Wu make in the scholarly record, they demonstrate exceptional commitment to ECS and its mission of advancing electrochemical and solid state science. Join us in applauding these distinguished editors! (more…)

We are delighted to announce that 10 articles published in the Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES) have been honored with the Institute of Physics Publishing’s (IOPP) North American Top Cited Paper Awards for 2024. These awards recognize the top one percent of the most-cited articles published in IOP journals over the past year, highlighting the significant impact and quality of research contributed by our authors.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the authors of the following distinguished papers: (more…)

The Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. David Cliffel of Vanderbilt University as its new Editor-in-Chief for a two-year term. Dr. Cliffel’s association with The Electrochemical Society (ECS) spans nearly three decades, beginning with his joining as a member in 1996. This long-standing affiliation underscores his dedication and passion for advancing the field of electrochemistry.

In recognition of his significant contributions, excellence in research, and commitment to the community, Dr. Cliffel was named Fellow of The Electrochemical Society in 2024. His service to JES is exemplary, with over eight years as a Technical Editor for the Physical and Analytical Electrochemistry topical interest area. During this time, he played a crucial role in maintaining the journal’s high standards and advancing its mission of disseminating cutting-edge research. (more…)

ECS paywall is down October 21-27, 2024

In celebration of International Open Access Week, The Electrochemical Society (ECS) is pleased to announce that from October 21-27, 2024, we will remove the paywall from all our subscription content. This special initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to making the latest advances in electrochemical and solid state science accessible to researchers, educators, and professionals around the world.

Open Access Week 2024

International Open Access Week is a global event that promotes unrestricted access to research and scholarly work, fostering a more equitable system of knowledge sharing. This year’s theme, “Community Over Commercialization,” emphasizes the importance of prioritizing open access initiatives that serve the broader scientific community and contribute to the collective progress of knowledge. At ECS, we believe that providing free access to our peer-reviewed journals during this week aligns perfectly with this mission.

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As we embark on Peer Review Week 2024, running from September 23 to September 27, we reflect on the fundamental role peer review plays in the world of scholarly publishing. The scholarly publishing community, including The Electrochemical Society (ECS), marks this week by celebrating peer reviewers whose diligence and expertise ensure the integrity, quality, and impact of the research published. This year’s theme—Innovation and Technology in Peer Review—embodies the spirit of collaboration and rigorous standards that are essential to advancing science.

Peer review is the backbone of scientific research. Every groundbreaking paper published today is a testament to the peer reviewers assessing the quality and validity of manuscripts submitted for publication consideration. For over 100 years, ECS has been a global leader in advancing electrochemistry and solid state science. This progress has been fueled by the contributions of peer reviewers, who uphold the mission of accelerating advancements in science while maintaining an unwavering commitment to protecting the integrity of the scholarly record. At its core, peer review is a process of scrutiny, correction, and validation. It ensures that research findings are trustworthy, replicable, and based on sound methodologies. This process enables journals to publish work that can reliably contribute to the scientific community’s collective knowledge and helps prevent the dissemination of false or misleading information. Peer reviewers are the gatekeepers, safeguarding the integrity of the scholarly record. (more…)

The spotlight is on Sanjay Choudhary and Scott Cushing for “Reports From the Frontier: The Need for a Better Understanding of Passive Films” in Volume 33 of The Electrochemical Society Interface. In the recent article, Dr. Choudhary addresses the pressing need for a deeper comprehension of how alloy composition and microstructure influence the development and distribution of chemical heterogeneities and crystallographic defects within passive films.

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