Advances in Photocatalytic Technology and Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Photocatalytic technology has emerged as a powerful tool for addressing global energy and environmental challenges by harnessing solar energy to drive chemical reactions. 

This Special Issue focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and application of photocatalytic materials, also including the latest developments in research methods involved in these studies, including scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, electrochemical characterization, etc. Key topics include the development of high-efficiency semiconductors, plasmonic catalysts, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), and emerging 2D nanomaterials, as well as strategies to enhance light absorption, charge carrier separation, and surface reaction kinetics. Mechanistic insights into photocatalytic pathways, gained through advanced characterization and computational modeling, are also explored in order to guide rational material design.

By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, this Special Issue aims to accelerate the development of next-generation photocatalysts that can contribute to a sustainable, carbon-neutral future.

Prof. Dr. Keiko Sasaki
Guest Editor

Dr. Sulakshana Shenoy
Dr. Jirawat Trakulmututa
Dr. Wenan Cai
Guest Editor Assistants

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