Biochar-Based Materials Applied in Advanced and Sustainable (Photo)Catalysis Processes
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomass Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 21
Special Issue Editors
Interests: environmental chemistry; soil; biochar; sediment; water; bioavailability; remediation; risk assessment
Interests: environmental chemistry; advanced oxidation processes; photocatalytic decomposition; emerging organic pollutants; wastewater purification; kinetics methods of analysis; nanoparticles; semiconductors
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Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to a Special Issue entitled “Biochar-Based Materials Applied in Advanced and Sustainable (Photo)Catalysis Processes.”
Biochar-based materials have recently attracted significant attention due to their tunable properties, environmental compatibility, and potential for sustainable applications. Beyond their conventional use in soil improvement and carbon sequestration, biochar and its composites have shown great promise in environmental remediation, (photo)catalysis, and energy conversion. Their use in (photo)catalytic processes enables efficient degradation of different organic pollutants, CO2 reduction, and green chemical synthesis, fully aligning with circular economy and low-carbon development principles.
This Special Issue aims to bring together recent advances in the synthesis, characterization, and application of biochar-based materials for advanced and sustainable (photo)catalytic processes, focusing on innovative approaches that enhance catalytic performance, improve process sustainability, and contribute to environmental protection and resource efficiency.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Design, synthesis, and modification of biochar-based catalysts and photocatalysts.
- Biochar-supported metal and semiconductor composites for environmental remediation.
- Mechanistic studies and modeling of (photo)catalytic reactions involving biochar materials.
- Applications of biochar-based materials in water and air purification, CO2 reduction, or hydrogen production.
- Application of "reagent-free, waste-free" advanced oxidation processes in the removal of organic pollutants.
- Life-cycle assessment and sustainability evaluation of biochar-related catalytic processes.
- Valorization of agricultural and industrial residues for biochar production.
- Integration of biochar-based catalysts in hybrid or coupled systems (e.g., electro-, photo-, or biocatalysis).
We warmly welcome your contributions to this Special Issue and look forward to receiving your submissions.
Dr. Jelena Beljin
Dr. Nina L. Finčur
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biochar
- (photo)catalysis
- sustainability
- environmental protection
- advanced oxidation technology
- nanomaterials
- organic pollutants
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