Photocatalysis
A section of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344).
Section Information
The “Photocatalysis” section of the journal Catalysts publishes original, novel, and high-impact contributions related to this cross-disciplinary field of photochemistry, photoelectrochemistry, and catalysis, and will attract the interest of chemists, physicists, biochemists, surface and materials scientists, and engineers. Photocatalysts are of great importance since they can be utilized in a large array of research fields, including solar energy conversion, photosensible sensors, wastewater and air treatment, organic as well as inorganic synthesis, and surface science and storage devices. The field of photocatalysis has grown notably, mainly driven by the urgent need for advanced catalytic materials in photoelectrochemical energy-related technologies. Progress in these fields continues to be of primary relevance for the development of highly-efficient and environmentally-benign photochemical and photophysical processes.
The “Photocatalysis” section invites submissions of communications, research papers, and review articles in the following subject areas, but without being limited to them:
- Mechanisms and kinetics of photocatalytic processes;
- Photochemical reactions in photoelectrochemical cells, gaseous and liquid phase photocatalytic reactors, and solar energy conversion devices;
- Solar fuel synthesis, photocatalytic synthesis of organic and inorganic compounds, and photo(electro)catalytic water splitting;
- Photoelectrochemical conversion (fixation) of CO2;
- Photocatalytic air and water treatment involving toxic chemical as well as biological pollutants;
- Electrode reactions occurring in photoelectrochemical cells;
- Photocatalytic reactions taking place on particle and electrode surfaces;
- Development of novel photocatalysts and suitable electron transfer catalysts;
- Reactor design and engineering for photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical processes;
- Theoretical simulations of all the above-mentioned processes.
The open access journal Catalysts, in general, and this section on photocatalysts, in particular, offer high-quality peer review followed by a rapid publication decision.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- MXenes-Based Composites and Their Applications in Photocatalysis, Electrocatalysis and Thermocatalysis (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Advances in Photocatalytic Degradation of Pollutants in Wastewater (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Recent Developments in Photo-/Electrocatalysis: A Themed Issue in Honor of Prof. Trong-On Do (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Photocatalyzed and Electrochemical Processes for a Cleaner Environment, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- 15th Anniversary of Catalysts—Recent Advances in Photocatalysis (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Recent Developments in Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production (Deadline: 10 April 2026)
- Photocatalytic Strategies for Sustainable Wastewater Remediation and Energy Generation (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Engineering of Large-Area Photocatalytic and Photoelectrocatalytic Devices: From Materials to "Artificial Leaf" Systems (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Advanced Metal Oxide Semiconductors for Photocatalytic and Photoelectrocatalytic Solar Energy Conversion (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Advances in Photocatalytic Degradation, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Computational and Experimental Advances in Photocatalysis (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Photocatalytic Degradation (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Photo(electro)catalysis for Energy and Chemical Conversion (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Advanced Semiconductor Photocatalysts (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Single-Atom Photocatalysis (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advanced Photocatalytic Technologies for Sustainable Environmental Treatment (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Photocatalytic Nanomaterials for Environmental Purification, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Recent Advances in Photocatalytic Treatment of Pollutants in Water, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Applications and Challenges of Photocatalytic Treatment of Organic Pollutants in Wastewater (Deadline: 15 August 2026)
- Photocatalytic Water Splitting and Pollutant Degradation: Recent Progress and Emerging Trends (Deadline: 30 August 2026)
- Catalysts for Photoredox Processes (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Photocatalytic Water Splitting: State of the Art and Future Challenges (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Nanostructured Materials for Solar and Visible Light Driven Photocatalysis, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Bioinspired Photocatalysis and Photoenzymatic Catalysis (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Solar-Driven Pathways for Hydrogen Production and CO2 Conversion Toward Sustainable Solar Fuels (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- g-C3N4-Based Photocatalysts: Innovations and Prospects (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Photo(electro)catalysts Green Chemistry, Environmental Pollution, and Energy Applications (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- From Chemical to Green Synthesis: Advanced Photocatalytic and Heterogeneous Catalytic Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Photocatalytic Oxidation/Ozonation in Wastewater and Air Treatment: Latest Developments (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution: Innovations and Prospects (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Photocatalysts for CO2 Reduction (Deadline: 20 December 2026)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions: