Functional Materials: Synthesis Strategies and Environmental Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mixing technology; waste treatment; CFD
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Interests: nanomaterials; photocatalyst; renewable energy; CO2 reduction; H2 generation; plasmonic photocatalysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue highlights cutting-edge developments and frontier research in functional materials designed for treating diverse industrial effluents and municipal wastewater, with particular emphasis on their distinctive molecular-level chemical properties. These advanced materials demonstrate indispensable applications in environmental conservation, pollutant remediation, and chemical transformation processes.
Our distinguished contributors address a comprehensive spectrum of topics ranging from molecular-scale interactions in novel catalytic materials to innovative structural design paradigms. Moreover, they investigate the integration potential of nano-functional materials into existing treatment systems and explore the universal applicability of catalytic agents in conventional pollution management. Adopting a chemical science perspective, the featured articles underscore the transformative impact of catalytic materials in pollutant treatment, providing critical insights into their current capabilities and future potential through systematic analysis of fundamental mechanisms and practical applications.
Dr. Kunlei Wang
Dr. Zhishun Wei
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- environmental remediation
- pollutant removal
- materials chemistry
- catalytic materials
- environmental chemistry
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