Photo(electro)catalysis for Energy and Chemical Conversion
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Photocatalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editor
Interests: CO2 conversion; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; photoelectrocatalysis; hydrogen production
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to invite researchers, scientists and engineers to contribute to a forthcoming Catalysts Special Issue dedicated to Photo(electro)catalysis for Energy and Chemical Conversion. This issue aims to highlight cutting-edge advances in the design, synthesis and application of photo(electro)catalytic materials and systems that address global challenges in sustainable energy and chemical production.
Photo(electro)catalysis represents a promising strategy for harnessing solar energy to drive chemical transformations, including water splitting, CO₂ reduction, nitrogen fixation and organic synthesis. The integration of light-driven processes with electrochemical techniques opens new pathways for efficient and selective conversion of abundant resources into valuable fuels and chemicals.
We welcome original research articles, reviews and perspectives that explore:
- Novel photo(electro)catalyst materials and architectures
- Mechanistic insights and reaction pathways
- Advanced characterization and operando techniques
- Theoretical modeling and computational studies
- Scalable systems and device integration
This Special Issue provides a platform to share innovative approaches and foster interdisciplinary collaboration across materials science, chemistry, physics and engineering. By contributing, you will help shape the future of sustainable technologies and inspire new directions in energy and chemical conversion.
Join us in advancing the development of photo(electro)catalysis. Submit your manuscript and be part of this exciting initiative.
Prof. Dr. Rafael Camarillo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- photocatalysis
- electrocatalysis
- solar-to-chemical energy conversion
- CO2 reduction
- water splitting
- sustainable catalysis
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