September 15–19, 2025

Every September, Peer Review Week offers an opportunity to highlight the essential role that peer review plays in advancing scholarly communication. As ECS celebrates Peer Review Week 2025 (September 15–19, 2025), we proudly recognize the dedicated individuals whose careful, insightful, and timely reviews sustain the integrity and quality of the ECS family of journals.

For the 2024–2025 program year, ECS editorial leadership selected 39 outstanding reviewers for recognition as Top ECS Reviewers. Each of these individuals was chosen from among thousands of active reviewers across our journals, representing the very best of their topical interest areas. Their efforts ensure that more than 3,500 annual submissions are reviewed with rigor, fairness, and respect for scientific integrity. (more…)

Lithium-ion battery innovation takes a leap forward with the Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES)’s illuminating new article, “Main Ageing Mechanism of SiO_x-Graphite Anodes during Fast Charging in the Absence of Lithium Deposition,” by  Hao-Chen Hsiao, Alexander Adam, Daniel Goldbach, Yichen Dai, Jiahao Li, Thomas Waldmann, and Markus Hölzle.

This study rigorously uncovers the primary aging culprit—the irreversible loss of over 20 percent of cyclable lithium after just 400 equivalent full cycles—even when lithium plating is absent. (more…)

“Agentic Assistant for Materials Scientists,” by Ruozhu Feng, Yangang Liang, Tianzhixi Yin, Peiyuan Gao, and Wei Wang (ECS Interface 34(2), June 2025), is one of the year’s most-read feature articles. This innovative work showcases the potential of large language models (LLMs) as autonomous yet scientifically rigorous collaborators in materials science. By blending AI-driven function calling with experimental and computational tools, the authors pioneer a future where scientific inquiry gains speed and sophistication. It’s no surprise that this article has resonated widely—offering both a thought-provoking vision and concrete methods for the emerging age of agentic scientific automation. (more…)

We’re thrilled to spotlight the new review article “Different Sensing Technologies for Water Quality Monitoring: A Review,” in ECS Sensors Plus (ECSSP). (more…)

The Electrochemical Society (ECS) proudly celebrates the remarkable service and scholarly contributions of Dr. Nae-Lih (Nick) Wu of National Taiwan University. A dedicated ECS member since 2001, Dr. Wu is an active participant in the ECS Battery Division and valued member of the ECS Taiwan Section. An influential voice in our community for over two decades, his ECS colleagues know him affectionately as “Nick.”

As Dr. Wu approaches the conclusion of his distinguished 12-year term as an Associate Editor for the Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES), ECS extends heartfelt gratitude for his steadfast leadership, discerning editorial judgment, and commitment to advancing electrochemical science. His tenure helped maintain JES’s high standards of rigor, quality, and integrity, ensuring that groundbreaking research reaches the global scientific community.

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The Electrochemical Society (ECS) proudly celebrates the continued success of “Origin and Innovations of CMP Slurry” by Dr. Hitoshi Morinaga, published in the ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology (JSS) as part of the Focus Collection, “Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP): Past, Present, and Future in Honor of S. V. Babu” (DOI: 10.1149/2162-8777/ad5fb6).

Since its publication just over a year ago, Dr. Morinaga’s article has remained on JSS’s most-read list, earning over 6,000 downloads and seven Web of Science citations. A dedicated ECS member since 1999, and an active contributor to the ECS Electronics and Photonics Division and ECS Japan Section, Dr. Morinaga’s work reflects both technical excellence and deep engagement with our community.

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We’re thrilled to recognize one of the top-read articles in the Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES): “Changes in Structure and Ionic Resistance of Lithium-Ion Battery Graphite Electrodes – Part I: Impact of Formation and SEI” by Jonas L. S. Dickmanns, Lennart Reuter, Robert Morasch, Filippo Maglia, Roland Jung, and Hubert A. Gasteiger.

This study dives into the structural evolution of graphite electrodes during the formation process of lithium-ion batteries—particularly the development of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI). The authors provide a detailed, quantitative understanding of how this formation process impacts porosity, tortuosity, and thickness, ultimately increasing ionic resistance by up to 25 percent. These findings are essential for researchers and engineers seeking to design batteries that are not only more energy-dense, but also more efficient and durable. (more…)

In a recent ECS Sensors Plus publication, researchers spotlight a cutting-edge advancement in non-enzymatic glucose sensing using vanadium MXene-modified disposable screen-printed electrodes. The study, “Vanadium MXene Modified Disposable Screen-Printed Electrodes for Highly Sensitive Glucose Sensing,” explores the development of a highly sensitive, cost-effective, and reproducible sensor platform capable of rapid glucose detection.

Leveraging the unique electrochemical properties of vanadium-based MXenes, the authors demonstrate a low detection limit, wide linear range, and excellent selectivity—key parameters that make the device promising for real-world clinical and wearable biosensing applications. This innovation supports the growing demand for accessible and accurate glucose monitoring technologies, particularly in the management of diabetes. (more…)

ECS announces that the ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology (JSS) and Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES) are now included in publishing agreements with the University of California Digital Library and the French higher education and research institutions’ Couperin consortium. (more…)

ECS Advances is proud to spotlight the article, “Challenges to the Adoption of Deep Eutectic Solvents in the Electrodeposition Industries,” by T. A. Green and S. Roy of the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. This thought-provoking contribution critically examines the barriers to widespread industrial adoption of deep eutectic solvents (DESs) in electrodeposition processes, an emerging area of great interest for sustainable electrochemical manufacturing.

The authors provide a comprehensive overview of the scientific, technical, and regulatory challenges impeding the transition from traditional electrolytes to DESs, while also offering valuable insights into future research directions that could unlock DESs’ full potential. Their work serves as a crucial reference for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers aiming to advance green electrochemistry. (more…)