Unwin Patrick
Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK.
Faraday Discuss. 2022 Apr 5;233(0):374-391. doi: 10.1039/d2fd00020b.
The aim of this paper is to describe the scientific journey taken to arrive at present-day nanoelectrochemistry and consider how the area might develop in the future, particularly in light of papers presented at this . By adopting a generational approach, this brief contribution traces the story of the nanoelectrochemistry family within the broader electrochemistry field, with a focus on scientific capability and themes that were important to each generation. I shall consider research questions and the impact of technology that was developed or available in each period. Nanoelectrochemistry is still somewhat niche, but is attracting increasing numbers of researchers. It is set to become a major part of electrochemistry and interfacial science. It is studied by people with a fairly unique skillset, and I shall speculate on the skills and expertise that will be needed by nanoelectrochemists to address the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. I conclude by asking: who will be the nanoelectrochemists of the future and what will they do?
本文旨在描述通向当今纳米电化学的科学历程，并思考该领域未来可能如何发展，特别是鉴于在本次会议上发表的论文。通过采用代际方法，这篇简短的文章追溯了纳米电化学家族在更广泛的电化学领域中的故事，重点关注对每一代都很重要的科学能力和主题。我将考虑每个时期所开展或可用的技术的研究问题及其影响。纳米电化学目前仍有些小众，但正吸引着越来越多的研究人员。它必将成为电化学和界面科学的重要组成部分。研究纳米电化学的人拥有相当独特的技能组合，我将推测纳米电化学家应对未来挑战和机遇所需的技能和专业知识。最后我提出问题：未来的纳米电化学家会是谁，他们将做些什么？
