Metal-Based Photocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
A special issue of Inorganics (ISSN 2304-6740). This special issue belongs to the section "Inorganic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 113
Special Issue Editors
Interests: photocatalysis
Interests: photocatalyst; nano materials; hydrogen evolution; pollution purification
Interests: water decontamination; photocatalysis; biological process
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The development of metal-based photocatalysts for photocatalytic energy conversion has drawn significant attention in recent years, particularly in the context of H2 evolution. Achieving efficient photocatalytic H2 production requires overcoming critical challenges, including light absorption and charge carrier separation. Metal-based photocatalysts, including noble and transition metal-based composites, offer promising solutions to address these issues. Noble metals, such as Ag and Au, can act as effective reduction cocatalysts in heterojunction photocatalytic systems, significantly enhancing photocatalytic H2 evolution efficiency. These metals also serve as electron pools, facilitating the migration of photogenerated charge carriers. On the other hand, transition metals possess distinct advantages due to their wide availability, cost-effectiveness, and environmental abundance. Transition metal-based composites show promising potential in the development of novel photocatalysts for water splitting applications. Their unique electronic structures and chemical properties enable the design of highly efficient systems for H2 production. Therefore, manuscripts concerning metal-based photocatalyst for H2 generation are highly welcome.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform to showcase the latest advancements in metal-based photocatalysts for H2 evolution. We invite researchers to contribute high-quality manuscripts that explore diverse aspects of this field. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Design and synthesis of metal-based photocatalysts;
- Advanced characterization techniques for studying metal-based composite photocatalysts;
- Mechanistic insights into hydrogen evolution using metal-based composites;
- Development of heterojunction photocatalysts incorporating noble or transition metals;
- Exploration of metal-mediated charge carrier dynamics and their role in enhancing photocatalytic performance.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspective papers that advance the understanding and application of metal-based photocatalysts for hydrogen evolution. Your contributions will help shape the future of sustainable energy research and contribute to the global transition toward renewable energy sources.
We look forward to your valuable submissions.
Dr. Qiansu Ma
Dr. Xiang Sun
Dr. Jie Ming
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metal-based photocatalysts
- hydrogen evolution reaction (HER)
- charge carrier separation
- photocatalyst design
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