Photocatalytic Materials: Design, Synthesis and Functional Applications
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Photocatalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 148
Editors
Interests: thin films; semiconductors; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; green synthesis
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Interests: green synthesis; photodegradation; metal oxide; modification; radiation solar; graphene
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In this Special Issue, we highlight recent advances in the design and development of photocatalytic systems to address critical challenges in energy conversion, environmental remediation, and sustainable chemical processes. Photocatalysis has emerged as a versatile and promising strategy for harnessing solar energy and driving green transformations.
We invite contributions that explore innovative approaches to overcome current limitations, such as rapid recombination of electron/hole pairs, limited visible-light response, and poor scalability challenges. Emphasis is placed on the rational design and synthesis of advanced photocatalytic materials, including semiconductor oxides, sulfides, and hybrid systems, with tailored structural, electronic, and surface properties to enhance light absorption, charge separation, and catalytic performance. Furthermore, contributions addressing functional applications such as pollutant degradation, water splitting for hydrogen production, CO2 reduction, and selective organic transformations are strongly encouraged. Through this collection, we aim to provide insights into the fundamental principles and emerging trends that will drive the next generation of efficient and sustainable photocatalytic technologies.
Dr. Clemente Guadalupe Alvarado-Beltrán
Dr. Andres Castro-Beltrán
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- photocatalysis
- semiconductor oxides
- solar energy conversion
- hybrid photocatalysts
- environmental remediation
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