The cold winds are blowing and with the first falling snowflakes comes winter Interface. As we are still affected by the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, we decided to publish the winter 2020 issue of Interface in a digital-only format. As a member of the Society, I’m thrilled to give you a first glimpse into our most recent issue. Published today, it focuses on Advanced Manufacturing for High-Temperature Materials, guest edited by Sean Bishop and Jianhua (Joshua) Tong.
New ECS Transactions: 21st International Conference on Advanced Batteries, Accumulators and Fuel Cells (ABAF 2020)
Posted on December 11, 2020 by Mary Beth Schwartz“Proceedings from the 21st International Conference on Advanced Batteries, Accumulators and Fuel Cells (ABAF 2020) Brno, Czech Republic – September 6-9, 2020” can now be accessed online through the ECS Digital Library. Volume 99, Issue 1of ECS Transactions features 52 exclusive papers spread out in seven chapters. The issue is also available for purchase as an instantly downloadable electronic (PDF) edition through the ECS Online Store.
Questions? Contact ECST@electrochem.org for more information.
Call for Papers
ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology
Focus Issue on Photovoltaics for the 21st Century II
The ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology is publishing a special collection of invited and innovative papers which were presented at the 30th International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference (PVSEC-30) & Global Photovoltaic Conference 2020 (GPVC 2020). (more…)
Win Prizes with Kudos Survey—and Improve Research Conditions
Posted on November 30, 2020 by Beth Craanen
Deadline: December 6, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted research, but may also prove to be a catalyst for positive change. Kudos, an award winning, cloud-based platform, through which researchers can accelerate and broaden the positive impact of their research in the world, is leading a study to understand how researchers have been affected, with a view to helping publishers, libraries, societies, and others provide researchers with better support and services.
Please take 15 minutes to share your thoughts in the online survey.
(more…)2021 Interface Division, Section, Chapter Submission Deadlines
Posted on November 19, 2020 by Keerthana VaradhanThese are the 2021 updated deadlines and submission guidelines for ECS division, section, and student chapter news to be considered for Interface.
2021 ECS Division, Section, and Student Chapter Submission Deadlines
Interface Issue |
Submission Deadline |
Anticipated Publication Date |
Spring |
January 15, 2021 |
March 26, 2021 |
Summer |
April 15, 2021 |
June 25, 2021 |
Fall |
July 15, 2021 |
September 24, 2021 |
Winter |
October 15, 2020 |
December 24, 2021 |
Mainstream Media Turns to JES for Li-ion Battery Safety Information
Posted on November 9, 2020 by Frances ChavesWhen the Washington Post publicized the launch of North America’s first all-electric, zero-emissions boats, they referred to an authoritative article on battery safety in the Journal of The Electrochemical Society. The introduction of two electric Maid of the Mist tour vessels at Niagara Falls heralds a new era in maritime travel. The boats, which run on dual banks of lithium ion batteries charged with hydro-electric power supplied by the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant, are a zero-emission operation. But are their Li-ion batteries safe? (more…)
The Electrochemical Society and Wiley have renewed a publishing partnership to enhance ECS’s book series with the goal of publishing multiple titles per year. ECS’s long-time sponsored series in publishing cooperation with Wiley provides authoritative, detailed accounts on specific topics in electrochemistry and solid state science and technology. Through this partnership, the Society is able to offer the research community access to world-class editors, marketers, and product designers to ensure that from writing the first word to reaching the first reader, the ECS community has a robust support network of publishing professionals to help an author develop and publish their best work. (more…)
ECS is set to participate in its sixth International Open Access Week, an annual event organized by SPARC, the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition. From October 19-26, ECS takes down the paywall to the entire ECS Digital Library on IOPscience, making over 160,000 scientific articles and abstracts free and accessible to everyone.
This year’s theme, “Open with Purpose: Taking Action to Build Structural Equity and Inclusion,” supports ECS’s long-term vision to Free the Science by providing access to all in order to further advance research. ECS publications showcase research that directly addresses the sustainability of the planet. Electrochemistry and solid state science continue to hold the keys to innovation in renewable energy, biomedical applications, water and sanitation, communications, transportation, technology, infrastructure, and beyond.
ECS Plus launched in 2016, and since its inception has flourished as a transparent read and publish transformative agreement.
If your institution subscribes to ECS Plus, you are granted full access to all the content available in the ECS Digital Library on IOPscience. By claiming one of your unlimited article credits, you may also publish articles free of charge as open access in ECS journals.
As an author affiliated with an ECS Plus subscriber, publishing your work as open access is easy. (more…)
This Week: Planned Maintenance for Journals’ Submission Sites
Posted on September 28, 2020 by Beth CraanenUpcoming maintenance to the JES and JSS ScholarOne sites will result in the submission system being unavailable from Wednesday, September 30, from 1900h ET until 2100h ET. A maintenance notice will be in place when users try to access the site.
Below are specific times that ScholarOne will be unavailable in your time zone.
- Los Angeles, U.S. | Sep 30, 2020 | 1600h – 1800h PT
- New York, U.S. | Sep 30, 2020 | 1900h – 2100h ET
- Greenwich Mean Time | Sep 30, 2020 – Oct 1,2020 | 2300h – 100h GMT
- New Delhi, India | Oct 1, 2020 | 430h – 630h IST
- Beijing, China | Oct 1, 2020 | 700h – 900h CST
- Tokyo, Japan | Oct 1, 2020 | 800h – 1000h JST
- Sydney, Australia | Oct 1, 2020 | 900h – 1100h AEST