Advanced Metal-Free Composites for Photocatalytic Application

Dear Colleagues,

To solve the problems of climate change, the fossil energy crisis and environmental degradation, researchers are taking increasing interest in solar energy, which is the sole energy source for the Earth. In recent decades, burdensome works and few developments have been made to provide an impetus on innovations in the areas of alternative energy approaches for sustainability and environmental remediation by photocatalysis. Among them, one of the most attractive features of photocatalysis is utilizing metal-free materials to provide fuel generation, catalytic reactions and environmental cleaning with little energy being consumed and no secondary pollution. Hence, this Special Issue is calling for papers addressing the recent progress, opportunities and challenges in metal-free photocatalytic composites and their applications, including sustainable catalysis, energy output and environment remediation, with a view toward stimulating new breakthroughs to emerge in this field. Essays in various forms are warmly appreciated.

Dr. Long Yang
Prof. Dr. Chao Shu
Guest Editors

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• metal-free
• photocatalysis
• CO₂ reduction
• organic reaction
• pollutant
• energy
• catalysis