Photocatalysis- and Electrocatalysis-Enhanced Nitrogen Removal in Aquatic Environments

Dear Colleagues,

Complementary to biological and physicochemical technologies, advanced oxidation/reduction processes based on photocatalysis and electrocatalysis have emerged as promising alternatives for sustainable nitrogen removal.

This Special Issue focuses on nitrogen conversion in aquatic environments via photocatalysis or electrocatalysis. We invite contributions on the development of photocatalytic and electrode materials, advanced characterization techniques, and mechanistic studies on the behavior of nitrogen-containing pollutants.

Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Development of new photocatalysts and electrocatalysts;

(2) Recent advances in characterization techniques;

(3) Investigation on the reaction pathways and mechanisms;

(4) Activity, selectivity, stability, and reusability towards nitrogen-containing compounds in a complex environment;

(5) Technology scaling up for real water treatment;

(6) Design of reactors for water treatment;

(7) AI-driven photocatalysis and electrocatalysis.

This Special Issue aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for fundamental and applied research on the topic of photocatalytic and electrocatalytic technologies.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Fei Chang
Dr. Weifang Chen
Guest Editors

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