Development and Application of Photocatalytic Coatings and Composites
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 March 2026 | Viewed by 61
Special Issue Editors
Interests: photocatalysis; cement-based materials; alkali activation
Interests: high-performance concrete; photocatalysis; water treatment; air purification; internal curing; pervious concrete; sustainability; organic and inorganic photocatalytic coatings
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Photocatalytic coatings and composites have emerged as effective solutions for environmental remediation in urban settings. By utilizing light-driven catalytic processes and photo-induced chemical reactions, various organic and inorganic pollutants can be degraded, microbial growth inhibited, and sustainable air and water purification strategies enhanced. The integration of photocatalytic technology into building materials, infrastructure, and air and water treatment systems presents a sustainable and energy-efficient approach to mitigating environmental pollution and enhancing public health.
This Special Issue, “Development and Application of Photocatalytic Coatings and Composites”, aims at bringing together the latest advancements in the synthesis, characterization, and real-world applications of photocatalytic coatings and composites. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that explore innovative photocatalytic materials, novel deposition techniques, material modifications to enhance catalytic efficiency, and practical implementations of these materials in various industries.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advanced Photocatalytic Materials: Novel semiconductor catalysts, doped metal oxides, hybrid nanocomposites, carbon-based photocatalysts, and carriers for photocatalytic nanograins.
- Surface Engineering Strategies: Thin-film deposition techniques (e.g., sol–gel, CVD, ALD, or plasma-assisted methods) and nanostructuring approaches for enhancing photocatalytic activity.
- Photocatalytic Composites: Functionalization of composite materials for air and water purification, NOx removal, urban pollution control, or other aspects of environmental remediation.
- Self-Cleaning and Antimicrobial Coatings: Development of surfaces with enhanced resistance to fouling, bacterial adhesion, and organic contamination.
- Mechanistic Studies and Performance Evaluation: Advanced characterization techniques, reaction kinetics, and modeling approaches to optimize photocatalytic efficiency.
- Scalability and Real-World Applications: Challenges in large-scale production, durability testing, environmental impact simulations, and commercialization of photocatalytic coatings and composites.
This Special Issue provides an opportunity for researchers and industry experts to share novel insights into the development of next-generation photocatalytic surfaces and their impact on sustainable technologies. We encourage interdisciplinary contributions that bridge fundamental research with practical applications.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Dr. Karol Chilmon
Dr. Maciej Kalinowski
Dr. Wioletta Jackiewicz-Rek
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- coatings
- photocatalysis
- air and water treatment
- composite materials
- pollutant removal
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