To recognize the innovative research gaining attention across the diverse span of its topical interest areas, the Society highlights the top five most-read journal articles in each area during each quarter of the year. The most-read Journal of The Electrochemical Society articles by topical interest area during the first quarter of 2019 (January through March) are listed below. Highlights are based on articles published since January 1, 2017. ALL of the articles listed below are open access.  

Minkyu Kim is the 2019 winner of the ECS Korea Section Student Award The ECS Korea Section Student Award was established in 2005 to recognize academic accomplishments in any area of science or engineering in which electrochemical and/or solid state science and technology is the central consideration. To qualify for this award, applicants must (1) be a student who is pursuing a PhD at a Korean University, (2) be nominated by a university faculty member and (3) be a member…
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Thank you to the Electrochemical Conference on Energy and the Environment Exhibitors! The exhibitors in Glasgow, Scotland will showcase some of the greatest innovations in the industry including cutting-edge instruments, materials, systems, publications, and software, as well as other products and services. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain face to face time with industry experts. Location The Exhibit Hall will be located in Hall 2 of the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Center. Exhibit Hours   Monday, July 22, 2019 1200-1700h...
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“Open data is the only way to move the world forward, learning from give and take to find new ways to connect the dots and have new insights, that is what electrochemistry has done already for hundreds of years.” -Koen Kas Koen Kas is a healthcare futurist, entrepreneur, professor of molecular oncology, acclaimed international keynote speaker, and author of Sick No More and Your Guide to Delight. Koen is a professor of oncology at Ghent University in Belgium and chairs…
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ECS short courses are all-day classes designed to provide students or the seasoned professional an in-depth education on a wide range of topics. Register online today! Early registration ends April 22, 2019. ECS short courses will be offered on Sunday, May 26, 2019. These small classes, taught by industry and academic leaders, are an excellent opportunity to receive personalized instruction, helping both novices and experts advance their technical expertise and knowledge.

Guest post by: Sheela Berchmans, chief scientist at the CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute Sheela Berchmans has been an ECS member since 2012 and member of the Organic and Biologic Division and India Section since 2019. Berchmans’ areas of expertise include microbial fuel cells, nanomaterials for sensor applications, bio-assisted synthesis of metal nanoparticles, and electrocatalysis. Read her past work, available now in the ECS Digital Library. Follow the latest research on electrocatalysis at the 235th ECS Meeting taking place on May 26-30, 2019…
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Not sure what to download during Free the Science Week? Over 37% of the ECS journal content published since 2014 is open access—free to access all year round. During Free the Science Week, which runs until April 7, you have free access to the other 63% of this content (and much more) ordinarily found behind the paywall. The lists below compile this year’s most-read articles typically found behind the paywall from the Journal of The Electrochemical Society, the ECS Journal of Solid State Science and…
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When ECS President Yue Kuo and ECS Executive Director and CEO Christopher Jannuzzi found themselves in California for the International Battery Association 2019 (IBA 2019) Meeting in San Diego, they knew they had to make one more stop before their trip came to an end. They had heard of an ECS Student Chapter at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) known widely for their active membership, offering a hub for nearly 20 members to gather each week to present…
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