Nanomaterials Based Catalysis and Energy Conversion
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "D:Materials and Processing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 May 2024) | Viewed by 1598
Special Issue Editor
Interests: photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; gas adsorption; H2 evolution; energy conversion; nanomaterials; 2D materials; semiconductor materials; heavy metal adsorption; advanced oxidation process for water treatments
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Photocatalysis involves using abundantly available photonic energy to catalyze chemical reactions for converting useful chemical energy, while electrocatalysis employs electrical energy for the same purpose. These processes necessitate the development of renewable technology for both energy generation and environmental restoration. In particular, nanoscale materials have become intriguing possibilities for energy and catalysis applications due to their distinct physical, chemical and electrical properties. Massive surface-to-volume ratios, good transport characteristics, intriguing physicochemical features and confinement effects of the nanostructure are all advantages of these materials, which offer tremendous opportunities for enhancing catalytic performance and energy conversion in these fields.
The motivations for improving nanomaterials as photo- or electrocatalysts and energy conversion for those applications are all thoroughly explored in this Special Issue.
We feature a compilation of research articles and reviews that showcase the recent progress in utilizing nanomaterials for photo- and electrocatalysis for energy production and valuable organic chemical transformation, as well as advanced oxidation processes for water treatment and potential applications in energy generation and storage devices. The issue covers various nanomaterials, semiconductors and 2D materials, metal nanoparticles, metal oxides, quantum dots, carbon-based nanomaterials, hybrid nanostructures and related advanced materials.
This Special Issue serves as a comprehensive source of knowledge for researchers, scientists, and engineers working in the field of nanomaterials for catalysis and energy conversion. It aims to advance the understanding and application of nanomaterials in these critical areas, ultimately contributing to the development of sustainable energy and environmental technologies.
Dr. Sankar Das
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- photocatalysis
- electrocatalysis
- nanomaterials
- nanostructures
- energy generation and storage
- advanced oxidation process
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