Plugging into Organic Synthesis: Advances in Electrochemistry

This Special Issue will feature emerging electrochemical methods and electrochemistry‑enabled reactivity in organic synthesis, highlighting how electrochemical approaches are reshaping modern synthetic strategy. As interest in sustainable, efficient, and mechanistically rich transformations continues to grow, electrosynthesis offers unique opportunities to access new reactivity, control redox events with precision, and reduce reliance on stoichiometric reagents.

To capture leading research in this rapidly evolving area, Organic Letters encourages authors to submit their latest work to the Special Issue titled “Plugging into Organic Synthesis: Advances in Electrochemistry.” Contributions spanning reaction development, mechanistic understanding, and synthetic applications are encouraged, showcasing how electrochemistry is enabling innovation across academic and industrial research.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Electrosynthesis methodologies, including electrochemical hydrogenation
• Electrogenerated reagents and mediated electrolysis
• Electrocatalysis and asymmetric electrosynthesis
• Paired electrolysis strategies
• Flow electrolysis and scalable electrochemical processes
• Polymer‑related electrosynthesis and functional materials

Organizing Editors

Prof. Helena Lundberg, Associate Editor, Organic Letters
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Prof. Song Lin, Guest Editor
Stanford University, United States

Prof. Naoki Shida, Guest Editor
Yokohama National University, Japan

Dr. Kaid C. Harper, Guest Editor
Abbvie, United States

Submission Information

We welcome submissions for this Special Issue through March 31, 2027. Consult the journal's Information for Authors for full submission requirements.

All submissions will undergo the full, rigorous peer review process expected from ACS journals. Letters accepted for publication for this Special Issue will be available online ASAP (as soon as publishable). Once all accepted papers are published, they will be compiled on a dedicated landing page to form the Special Issue.

How to Submit

• Log in to the ACS Publishing Center.
• Select your manuscript type; upload your manuscript and related files.
• Review the title and abstract fields to confirm any pre-populated information has transferred correctly.
• Under "Special Issue Selection," select Plugging into Organic Synthesis: Advances in Electrochemistry.
• Confirm all other information is correct.
• Submit your article.

If you have any general questions regarding submission to this Special Issue, please contact eic@orglett.acs.org