Concluding remarks: Sustainable chemistry of electrofuels and electrochemicals.

Abstract

This paper is a summary of the closing remarks made at this conference, held in Manchester, 14-16 September 2026. It reflects the author's views on the key drivers and challenges for the development of electrofuels (e-fuels) and electrochemical (e-chemicals). The author's key takeaways from the meeting were that electrochemistry and its partner discipline of electrochemical engineering are more important than ever if we are to minimise the cost of the energy transition and accelerate the move away from fossil-derived fuels and chemicals. But we need to remember that technologies have to be delivered at scale to have any impact - and that electrochemical technology involves devices - so what new routes does science unlock that bring product or system benefits, how can suitable reactors be designed, and how can we develop manufacturing at scale? These points all need to be considered for any e-fuel or e-chemical process.

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