Photocatalyst Design for H2O2 Production and Biomass Conversion
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Catalytic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 20
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cellulose utilization; lignin conversion; photocatalysis; metal–organic frameworks; H2O2 production; biomass conversion
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Dear Colleagues,
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a vital chemical with extensive applications in various fields such as environmental remediation, chemical synthesis, and medical disinfection. Meanwhile, biomass conversion has garnered increasing attention as a sustainable and renewable approach to produce fuels and chemicals. Photocatalysis, as an efficient and environmentally friendly technology, holds great promise for both H2O2 production and biomass conversion.
This Special Issue aims to garner cutting-edge research studies focusing on the design, synthesis, and application of photocatalysts in these two areas. We welcome submissions of original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that cover topics such as the development of novel photocatalyst materials, mechanistic studies of photocatalytic processes, the optimization of reaction conditions, and the integration of photocatalysis with other technologies. By bringing together these contributions, we hope to provide a comprehensive overview of the current progress and future directions in this exciting field.
Dr. Jianhao Qiu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- photocatalyst design
- H2O2 production
- biomass conversion
- environmental remediation
- sustainable chemistry
- renewable energy
- green synthesis
- photocatalytic mechanism
- defect engineering
- heterojunction formation
- two-electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e⁻ ORR)
- water oxidation reaction (WOR)
- lignin depolymerization
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