Materials for Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Catalytic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 373
Special Issue Editors
Interests: photoelectrocatalysis; electrochemistry; catalysis; nanomaterials; metal oxide semiconductors; environmental; energy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As the world grapples with escalating environmental pollution and an increasing demand for clean energy, semiconductor-based photocatalysis has emerged as a transformative technology. By utilizing sunlight—a limitless and renewable energy source—this approach offers a sustainable pathway for tackling these pressing global issues. Unlike conventional methods that rely on fossil fuels or energy-intensive processes, photocatalysis harnesses eco-friendly materials to drive chemical reactions with minimal environmental impact.
This Special Issue explores recent breakthroughs in photocatalytic materials that are opening new avenues for environmental remediation and sustainable energy production. Among the most promising applications are the following:
- Water and Air Purification: The degradation of pollutants, harmful organic compounds, and pathogens to improve environmental and public health.
- Hydrogen Generation: Photocatalytic water splitting to produce hydrogen, a clean and renewable energy carrier.
- CO2 Conversion: Transforming carbon dioxide into value-added fuels and chemicals, providing a viable approach for carbon capture and utilization.
This Special Issue also highlights the role of these advancements in shaping the future of solar-driven chemical processes. As nanotechnology, materials science, and renewable energy research continue to evolve, highly efficient photocatalysts are being developed to support scalable solutions for environmental purification, clean energy generation, and carbon-neutral chemical manufacturing.
I warmly encourage you to submit your latest research, including review articles, original papers, and communications, to this Special Issue focused on advanced photocatalytic materials.
Dr. Ramón Manuel Fernández Domene
Dr. Gemma Roselló-Márquez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metal oxide nanomaterials
- water degradation
- CO2 conversion
- new energy technology
- water splitting
- photocatalysis
- electrochemistry
- photoelectrocatalyst
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