History of ECSJ Journal Series and Introduction of Award Winners in 2022

Abstract

The Editorial Board outlines the history of publication by the Electrochemical Society of Japan as it celebrates its 90th anniversary. The history of the journal is told by the Society's strong interest in publishing and its international development in line with current trends. The growing presence of the journal is described. This issue will also include the Comprehensive Papers by the winners of the ECSJ awards. The rationale for these awards will also be explained.

Preface for the 67th Special Feature “<i>Revolutionizing Synthetic Organic Chemistry by Electrosynthesis</i>”

“…Since 1999, special features on electrosynthesis have been organized twice by Organic Electrochemistry Group of the Electrochemical Society of Japan, entitled "Leading Edge in Organic Electrochemistry" issued in Volume 74, No.8 in 2006 and "Organic Electrochemistry en route for a Greener Innovation" in Volume 81, No.5 in 2013 with a substantial number of cross-disciplinary contributions. 1 As a time to change the paradigm of chemical synthesis for a sustainable future, the editorial team, young members from Organic Electrochemistry Group of the Electrochemical Society of Japan, arranged the 67th special feature, "Electrosynthesis Revolutionizing Synthetic Organic Chemistry" to cover a diverse range of state-of-the-art topics that demonstrate the depth and evolution of electrosynthesis.…”