Recent Developments in Photo-/Electrocatalysis: A Themed Issue in Honor of Prof. Trong-On Do
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Photocatalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 54
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Interests: photocatalysis; biomass conversion; perovskites; multiferroics; plasmonics; nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications
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Interests: titanium dioxide; titanium anodizing; anodic oxidation; plasma electrolytic oxidation; TiO2 nanotubes; TiO2 coatings for photocatalysis; self-cleaning; corrosion resistance; self-cleaning materials for the built environment; interference colors in thin films
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2. Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Danang 550000, Vietnam
Interests: CO2 hydrogenation; high-value chemicals; photocatalysts; electrocatalysts; reactor design
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Photo-/electrocatalysis has emerged as a powerful and versatile technology for addressing global challenges related to energy, environment, and sustainability. Over the years, significant advancements have been made in the design and development of novel photo-/electrocatalysts with enhanced activity, selectivity, and stability under visible or solar light. This Special Issue of Catalysts, titled "Recent Developments in Photo-/Electrocatalysis: A Themed Issue in Honor of Prof. Trong-On Do", is dedicated to celebrating the impactful scientific contributions of Professor Trong-On Do, Department of Chemical Engineering, Laval University, Canada, in the field of catalysis and photo-/electrocatalysis.
Prof. Do is renowned for his pioneering work on the synthesis and application of advanced catalytic materials, including metal oxides, zeolites, hybrid nanostructures, and supported catalysts for environmental remediation, hydrogen production, CO2 conversion, and biomass valorization. This Special Issue aims to highlight the recent developments and emerging trends in photo-/electrocatalysis, reflecting the breadth and depth of the field that Prof. Do has helped shape.
Areas of interest include but are not limited to the following:
- Design and synthesis of novel photo-/electrocatalytic materials;
- Mechanistic insights into photo-/electrocatalytic reactions;
- Photocatalysis for environmental purification;
- Photo-/electrocatalytic CO2 reduction;
- Solar-driven water splitting, hydrogen generation, and N2 fixation;
- Photocatalytic biomass conversion and valorization;
- Heterojunction and Z-scheme photocatalysts;
- Visible light and plasmonic photocatalysis;
- Photo-/electrocatalyst characterization and structure–activity relationships;
- Computational studies and modeling of photocatalytic systems;
- Scale-up strategies and reactor design for practical photocatalytic applications.
We welcome original research articles, short communications, reviews, and perspectives that provide valuable insights into the current progress and future directions of photocatalysis. Contributions that reflect interdisciplinary approaches and explore novel concepts, mechanisms, and materials are particularly encouraged.
This Special Issue will serve not only as a tribute to Prof. Trong-On Do’s lasting legacy in the catalysis community but also as a platform to inspire future innovations in photo-/electrocatalysis.
Dr. Sakar Mohan
Dr. Maria Vittoria Diamanti
Dr. Chinh Chien Nguyen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- band-gap engineering
- heterojunctions
- doping
- surface plasmon resonance
- photocatalysis
- photoelectrocatalysis
- energy generation
- environmental remediation
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