Photocatalytic Coatings for Sustainable Solutions
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editors
Interests: preparation of photocatalysts and research on their performance in CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR); resource utilization of CO2 in the metallurgical process; separation and purification technology of elements during the remelting of alloy scrap; preparation of functional materials (such as the application of nanomaterials and composite materials in industry)
Interests: new functional materials (such as ceramic materials, composite materials); material surface modification technologies (coating, film preparation, etc.); material corrosion and protection; new energy materials (such as electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries, photocatalytic materials)
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The urgent global demand for environmental remediation and energy transition has propelled photocatalytic coatings to the forefront of materials innovation. These dynamic surface engineering solutions harness light-driven reactions to address critical sustainability challenges, from air/water purification to renewable energy conversion. This Special Issue highlights transformative breakthroughs in photocatalytic coating technologies that bridge fundamental research with scalable environmental applications.
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Advanced Synthesis Methods: Emerging fabrication techniques (atomic layer deposition, plasma-enhanced CVD, aerosol-assisted sol–gel) for precision control of photocatalytic architectures; hybrid manufacturing integrating 3D printing with photocatalytic nanoparticle deposition.
- Next-Generation Photocatalytic Systems: Visible-light-responsive coatings (nitrogen-doped TiO₂, perovskite oxides); Z-scheme heterojunction designs; self-cleaning superhydrophobic hybrids; plasmonic-enhanced nanostructures for broadband light harvesting.
- Multifunctional Performance Optimization: Dual-action coatings combining photocatalysis with antifouling/antimicrobial properties; mechanically robust nanocomposites for outdoor applications; substrate-adhesion enhancement strategies.
- Cross-Sector Applications: Environmental: VOC degradation coatings for urban infrastructure; photocatalytic concrete for NOx reduction; solar-driven water splitting films. Energy: Photoelectrochemical coatings for hydrogen generation; self-powered air purification systems. Biomedical: Light-activated antibacterial surfaces for healthcare settings.
- Sustainability Metrics and Scalability: Lifecycle analysis of photocatalytic coating systems; low-temperature synthesis for reduced carbon footprint; recyclable substrate-coating interfaces; industrial-scale deposition technologies.
Dr. Baochen Han
Dr. Dan Liu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- photocatalytic coatings
- sustainable solutions
- environmental remediation
- advanced synthesis methods
- visible-light-responsive coatings
- Z-scheme heterojunctions
- plasmonic nanostructures
- self-cleaning surfaces
- hybrid manufacturing
- mechanically robust nanocomposites
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