Electrochemistry in non‐conventional electrolytes

Dear Editor, From energy storage and conversion devices to electroplating corrosion control, electrochemistry is all around us continues evolve, pushing boundaries exploring new frontiers. One such exciting avenue the exploration of in non-conventional electrolytes, which topic this Special Collection containing five excellent contributions from groups Bingwei Mao Jiawei Yang, Björn Braunschweig, Paramaconi Rodríguez, Ludwig Kibler, Kenta Motobayashi. Aqueous electrolytes have been preferred, remain most frequent, choice for electrochemical systems, due ubiquity ease handling water. However, attention increasingly turning include ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, organic molten salts, solid electrolytes. They present unique opportunities but also challenge our current understanding structure electrode-electrolyte interfaces how it affects processes. This special collection aims highlight recent advancements, novel insights, emerging trends conducted using The articles included herein provide a comprehensive overview advances fundamental rapidly evolving field. cover interface liquids eutectics, as well other (organic brines), applications like CO2 reduction cathodic corrosion. are far-reaching. Energy experienced significant advancements through alternative electrolyte systems. In fact, lithium-ion batteries advanced supercapacitors require use non-aqueous solvents. investigation processes at nanoscale environments has opened up avenues catalysis sensor development. Furthermore, field synthesis revolutionized by enabling complex compounds development sustainable chemical compiled valuable insights into principles governing phenomena these systems pave way future breakthroughs applications. We hope that they will serve resource scientists, engineers, students interested fascinating would close Editorial expressing heartfelt gratitude authors their exceptional reviewers meticulous evaluation constructive feedback. Their expertise dedication ensured quality relevance collection. declare no conflict interest.