15th Anniversary of Catalysts—Recent Advances in Photocatalysis
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Photocatalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: photocatalysis for sustainable chemistry; photocatalytic and photo-Fenton processes for pollutants removal in wastewater; catalytic combustion of sewage sludge; decomposition and oxidative decomposition of H2S; hydrolysis of COS in the liquid phase
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Interests: photocatalysis; photolytic processes in the environment; photodegradation pathways; identification of phototransformation products
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Interests: photocatalysis; electron transfer; water treatment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As we commemorate the 15th anniversary of Catalysts, this Special Issue is dedicated to highlighting recent advancements in the vibrant field of photocatalysis. Over the past fifteen years, Catalysts has established itself as a leader in publishing groundbreaking research, and this milestone provides an opportunity to reflect on past achievements while paving the way for future developments. Photocatalysis, a transformative technology with applications ranging from environmental cleanup to renewable energy production and synthetic chemistry, has gained increasing attention for its potential to deliver sustainable and efficient solutions to global challenges. Recent advancements in material design, reaction mechanisms, and application strategies have significantly enhanced the efficiency and adaptability of photocatalytic systems. This Special Issue invites high-quality contributions that showcase the latest breakthroughs, challenges, and future directions in photocatalysis. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to the following:
- Design and synthesis of innovative photocatalytic materials;
- Advances in photocatalytic processes for environmental remediation;
- Photocatalysis in hydrogen generation and CO2 reduction;
- Mechanistic studies of photocatalytic reactions;
- Hybrid and composite photocatalytic systems;
- Emerging industrial and technological applications of photocatalysis;
- Photocatalysts for organic synthesis.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and short communications that provide a comprehensive overview of the field and offer valuable insights into its future trajectory. By bringing together contributions from leading researchers, this Special Issue aims to foster further innovation and collaboration in photocatalysis. We look forward to your contributions as we celebrate 15 years of Catalysts making an impact in the scientific community.
Dr. Vincenzo Vaiano
Prof. Dr. Ioannis Konstantinou
Prof. Dr. Shujuan Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- photocatalysis
- sustainable chemistry
- photocatalytic materials
- environmental remediation
- renewable energy
- hydrogen generation
- CO2 reduction
- reaction mechanisms
- hybrid photocatalysts
- photocatalytic applications
- photocatalysts for organic synthesis
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