Spotlight on Maria Kelly, Rachel A. Wnuk, Recep Kaş, Glenn Teeter, Melissa E. Kreider, and Wilson A. Smith for their Editor’s Choice article published in the Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES) titled “Rapid Deactivation Convolutes Electrochemical CO2 Reduction Selectivity Measurements on Gold Rotating Ring Disk Electrodes.” The corresponding author of this work is Maria Kelly, an ECS Student member at University of Colorado Boulder, affiliated with the ECS Physical and Analytical Electrochemistry Division. Maria works in the lab of Wilson T. Smith, Principal Investigator of UC Boulder’s Electrobuffs Team.
ECS Webinar: “Intercalation-Based Desalination and Carbon Capture for Water and Climate Sustainability”– Q&A with Kyle C. Smith
Posted on May 14, 2025 by Maggie Hohenadel
The Electrochemical Society hosted Kyle C. Smith’s live webinar, “Intercalation-Based Desalination and Carbon Capture for Water and Climate Sustainability” on May 7, 2025. A live Question and Answer (Q&A) session followed. Dr. Smith’s written answers to questions not addressed during the broadcast are below. Learn more about the speaker and his topic here.
Note: Registration is required to view the webinar replay.
ECS Webinar: “The Complex and Spatially Heterogeneous Nature of Degradation in Heavily Cycled Li-ion Cells”– Q&A with Toby Bond
Posted on May 13, 2025 by Maggie Hohenadel
The Electrochemical Society hosted Dr. Toby Bond’s webinar, “The Complex and Spatially Heterogeneous Nature of Degradation in Heavily Cycled Li-ion Cells,” on April 23, 2025. A live Question and Answer (Q&A) session followed. Dr. Bond’s written answers to some questions not addressed during the broadcast follow.
Note: Registration is required to view the webinar replay.
More information about Dr. Bond and the webinar abstract are here.
Free the Science Week Downloads Increase by 84% from 2024 to 2025
Posted on May 9, 2025 by Frances Chaves
In celebration of its ninth annual Free the Science Week (April 6-14, 2025), The Electrochemical Society (ECS) again took down the paywall to the entire ECS Digital Library. For the duration of the week, readers had unrestricted access to almost 440,000 articles and abstracts, producing swells in ECS page visits and content usage that attest to the enduring relevance and value of the open access initiative. Downloads from the Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES), ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology (JSS), ECS Meeting Abstracts, ECS Interface, and ECS Transactions (ECST) jumped from 281,260 in 2024 to 518,132 in 2025—an 84 percent increase!
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ECS President Colm O’Dwyer addresses the 2024 ASBM
ECS Members are invited to the Annual Society Business Meeting and Luncheon (ASBM) on Tuesday, May 20, at 1200h EDT, onsite at the 247th ECS Meeting in Montréal, Canada.
Join us for a plated lunch and listen as the Society’s senior leaders review the successes and challenges of 2024 and review exciting plans for the coming year! This is a ticketed event, so be sure to obtain your ticket online or on-site at Customer Service in Registration.
On April 30, 2025, The Electrochemical Society (ECS) joined other scientific organizations in signing a letter to US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum urging funding in the FY26 federal budget of the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area (EMA) at the same level as in the FY25 budget, to ensure that its important work continues. ECS recognizes the vital role the EMA plays in providing essential scientific research, data, and tools that are crucial for the health of the environment, the well-being of the public, and the sustainable management of natural resources.
The EMA is considered the biological research arm of the U.S. Department of Interior and provides science to help the US achieve sustainable management and conservation of biological resources. The letter expressed EMA’s importance and support for its critical work, including:
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Dr. Kent Zheng
Dr. Kent Zheng, Assistant Professor in the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, is making significant strides in electrochemical research and editorial leadership. Since joining UT Austin in early 2024, he has been at the forefront of developing sustainable battery technologies, focusing on lithium-free systems utilizing zinc and aluminum, and exploring iron-based materials with water-based electrolytes to promote environmental sustainability.
In addition to his research endeavors, Dr. Zheng serves as an Associate Editor for The Electrochemical Society (ECS) journal ECS Advances, where he contributes to shaping the future of electrochemical science publishing. His editorial insights and vision for the journal were recently highlighted in an interview with the ECS Advances editorial team. (https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1149/2.F05251IF) (more…)
Kyeong-Seok Oh Named 2025 Korea Section Student Award Recipient
Posted on May 1, 2025 by Genevieve Goldy
Kyeong-Seok Oh
Dr. Kyeong-Seok Oh is the winner of the 2025 Korea Section Student Award for his seminal contributions to the development of single-ion conducting solid state hybrid electrolytes and scalable battery technologies, advancing ionic conductivity, interfacial stability and processability, and demonstrating exceptional leadership in energy storage innovation.
Join us in congratulating Kyeong-Seok! (more…)
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ECS Webinar: “Intercalation-Based Desalination and Carbon Capture for Water and Climate Sustainability”
Posted on April 24, 2025 by Maggie HohenadelKyle C. Smith
Associate Professor, Mechanical Science and Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Date: May 7, 2025
Time: 1300-1400h ET
April 28-30, 2025 | University of Texas at Austin
We are pleased to invite you to the 2025 Allen J. Bard Center for Electrochemistry (Bard CEC) Workshop on Electrochemistry, taking place from Monday – Wednesday, April 28-30, 2025, at the University of Texas at Austin. The Electrochemical Society (ECS) is a workshop sponsor.
This premier event brings together leading researchers, industry professionals, and students to explore the latest advancements and applications in electrochemistry. The Bard CEC Workshop has served for over a decade as a dynamic forum for scientific exchange, fostering collaboration and innovation in the fields of electrochemistry, materials science, and engineering.
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