New Insights in Photo-Induced Reactions

Dear Colleagues,

Photo-induced reactions involve the use of light to initiate chemical reactions, resulting in the formation of new compounds and materials with unique properties. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the most recent advancements in the study of photo-induced reactions and their applications in various fields. The issue will cover a broad range of topics, including the design of photo-responsive materials, mechanisms of photo-induced reactions, and their applications in energy conversion, environmental remediation, drug delivery, and sensing. Submissions should highlight the potential of photo-induced reactions in the field of materials science and their impact on the development of new technologies. Papers shedding light on future directions for research and development, and the potential of photo-induced reactions in addressing some of the pressing global challenges, such as energy and environmental sustainability, are also welcome.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Photo-induced electron transfer and energy transfer reactions;
• Photocatalysis for organic synthesis and environmental remediation;
• Photo-responsive materials for sensors and actuators;
• Photo-induced reactions in drug discovery and synthesis;
• Photophysics and photochemistry of nanomaterials;
• Development of new photoredox catalysts;
• Mechanisms and kinetics of photochemical reactions;
• Applications of photochemistry in optoelectronics and energy conversion.

Dr. Liang Mao
Guest Editor

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• photocatalysis
• photochemistry
• photophysics
• photoinduced reactions