Recent Advances in Structural Design and Synthesis of 2D Catalytic Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Nowadays, the energy crisis and associated climate change caused by fossil fuel consumption, as well as the fact of reduced reserves, necessitate an urgent demand for the widespread use of sustainable and clean energy. Photocatalysis and electrocatalysis offer two key renewable, sustainable, and clean technologies that have the potential to meet global energy demands. Exploring efficient, low-cost, and stable catalysts undoubtedly plays an important role in pushing technological advancement. The performance of photocatalysts and electrocatalysts is directly related to the design of catalysts with optimal structures. In this regard, two-dimensional (2D) materials are an emerging class of nanomaterials with a sheet-like structure. The high aspect ratio, high percentage of exposed atoms, and anisotropic characteristics endows 2D materials with good charge transport, more superficial active sites, stability, modifiability, suitable electronic band structure, and light absorption properties, and they thus have great potential to become high-performance advanced catalysts.

The objective of this Special Issue is to publish outstanding papers that address cutting-edge advances, new ideas, and research results in the field of 2D Catalytic Materials. The topics covered by this Special Issue include (but are not limited to): (i) material synthesis and engineering; (ii) structural engineering, catalytic center design, and electronic structural modulation; (iii) photocatalytic application; (iv) electrocatalytic application; and (iv) catalytic mechanism study. Research based on analytical methods, experimental testing, advanced characterization, or theoretical calculations is also acceptable. Examples of innovative and successful industrial applications, as well as nonconventional approaches, are also encouraged. Literature reviews and communication articles are also welcome.

Dr. Yanqing Jiao
Guest Editor

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• 2D nanomaterials
• electrocatalytic application
• photocatalytic application
• water splitting
• CO₂ reduction
• hydrogen production
• oxygen production
• biomass electrooxidation
• structural engineering
• synthesis control