Recent Advances in Surface and Interface Engineering for Environmental Pollutant Remediation and Resource Recovery

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to environmental and energy-related challenges. Modern society produces a variety of pollutants, both inorganic and organic, including greenhouse gases such as CO₂, inorganic N, P elements- and heavy metal-contaminated water, organic wastewater, plastic waste, kitchen scraps, and biomass residue. These materials are increasignly being viewed as underutilized resources that have simply been neglected. Thus, the process of converting these pollutants and waste into valuable fuels or fundamental chemicals presents a dual advantage. Among the various strategies employed to facilitate this transformation, the engineering of surfaces and interfaces in catalyst regulation is of paramount importance. Approaches such as morphology manipulation, element doping, defect creation, the development of heterostructures, as well as coating and loading techniques are essential in enhancing the performance of catalysts to achieve this objective. In light of this, we are thrilled to introduce a new Special Issue of Coatings that aims to compile original research and review articles. This Special Issue will delve into the principles and applications of surface and interface engineering, thus elucidating the remarkable potential of this field to drive these vital conversions.

Dr. Fei Ye
Dr. Zhourong Xiao
Guest Editors

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