Photocatalytic Materials: Current Research and Future Directions
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editors
Interests: photocatalysis; photocatalytic materials; visible-light photocatalysis; semiconductor photocatalysts; advanced oxidation processes (AOPs); environmental remediation; water splitting; CO2 reduction; heterojunction nanostructures; band gap engineering; graphene-based photocatalysts; polymer–semiconductor composites; nanocomposites; thin film; sensor; charge carrier dynamics; reactive oxygen species (ROS); solar-driven catalysis; green energy materials; photocatalyst stability and recyclability; 2D materials; surface modification; coating; nanomaterials; materials characterization
Interests: micro/nano/2D materials-mediated modern physics for the integrative innovation of information technology; biomedicine and new energy (including surface- and interface-controlled fabrication of nano/microstructure materials for biomedicine); new energy and industrial catalysis and information technology via novel programmed microfluidic processes; template-assisted nano-imprinting and varieties of inorganic–organic interface cladding processes at nano/atomic scale
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Photocatalysis has emerged as a promising and versatile technology at the forefront of sustainable science, offering innovative solutions for some of the most pressing global challenges. As the demand for clean energy, environmental protection, and efficient chemical processes grows, photocatalytic materials play an increasingly vital role in energy conversion, particularly through solar-driven processes. Their ability to harness light—especially visible light—for chemical transformations makes them highly attractive for applications such as hydrogen generation via water splitting, CO2 reduction, degradation of organic pollutants, and antibacterial surfaces.
The development of efficient photocatalysts with enhanced activity, stability, and selectivity is a central focus of current materials science research. Recent advancements in nanostructured semiconductors, hybrid materials, and heterojunction engineering have significantly improved photocatalytic performance, bringing these technologies closer to real-world implementation.
In this context, we are pleased to invite you to contribute to the Special Issue titled "Photocatalytic Materials: Current Research and Future Directions", which will be published in Crystals (MDPI), with Dr. Metin Yurddaskal serving as Guest Editor. This issue seeks to highlight the latest findings in synthesis, characterization, mechanism elucidation, and application of advanced photocatalytic materials.
We welcome original research articles, short communications, and review papers that explore novel approaches, future directions, and interdisciplinary insights in this exciting field. Your contribution will help shape the roadmap for the next generation of photocatalytic systems for clean energy and environmental sustainability.
Dr. Metin Yurddaskal
Prof. Dr. Yujun Song
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- photocatalysis
- photocatalytic materials
- semiconductor photocatalysts
- visible-light photocatalysis
- solar energy conversion
- hydrogen production
- CO2 reduction
- environmental remediation
- water splitting
- heterojunction design
- nanostructured materials
- photodegradation of pollutants
- energy efficiency
- advanced oxidation processes (AOPs)
- green chemistry
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