Nanostructured Materials: Advancing Photocatalysis and Electrocatalysis for Future Technologies
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Catalytic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: novel nanomaterials and their applications in photocatalysis; synthesis and functionalization of carbon-based materials; molybdenum-based materials; bismuth-based materials; bimetallic materials, their derivatives, and their applications in photocatalysis and electrocatalysis
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Interests: organic synthesis; polymer synthesis; catalysts
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Interests: heterogeneous catalysis; surface science; CO2 reduction
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the face of pressing global energy transitions and environmental governance demands, photocatalysis and electrocatalysis technologies, with their distinctive potential, offer innovative solutions for sustainable development. Nanomaterials, with their superior physicochemical properties and tunable electronic structures, have emerged as a driving force in these fields. This Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge research in nanomaterials for photocatalysis and electrocatalysis, exploring their innovative applications in energy conversion, environmental purification, and chemical synthesis.
Research Topics:
- The precise synthesis of nanomaterials and structure–property relationships;
- Photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production and CO2 reduction;
- Electrocatalytic oxygen reduction and nitrogen reduction reactions;
- The stability and anti-poisoning mechanisms of nanocatalysts;
- Multidisciplinary theoretical calculations and experimental validation.
This Special Issue invites researchers to submit original research articles and review papers, creating a platform to showcase the latest findings and foster academic discussions. We sincerely invite you to share your insightful contributions and collaborate with us to propel photocatalysis and electrocatalysis technologies toward new heights.
Dr. Yifan Zhang
Dr. Yang Wu
Dr. Wen Luo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanomaterial
- nanocomposites
- photocatalysts
- green synthesis
- environmental pollutants
- clean fuel production
- Pt-group metal supports
- carbon-based supports
- heterogeneous electrocatalysis
- synergistic effects, electronic effects, and surface-active sites
- hydrogen evolution/oxidation
- oxygen reduction/evolution
- CO, methanol, and ethanol oxidation
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