Developments in Photocatalysts and Photocatalytic Activity of Nanocomposite Materials
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy and Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 November 2025
Special Issue Editors
Interests: advances in photo-/electrocatalysis for sustainable energy and environmental applications
2. Institute of Oxygen Supply, Center of Tibetan Studies (Everest Research Institute), Tibet University, Lhasa 850000, China
3. Key Laboratory of Cosmic Rays (Tibet University), Ministry of Education, Lhasa 850000, China
Interests: advances in photo-/electrocatalysis for sustainable energy and environmental applications
Interests: synthesis of two-dimensional semiconductors (e.g., graphene and MX2 series) and corresponding microelectronic and photoelectronic devices; nanomaterials for energy storages, e.g., lithium-sulfur batteries; nanomaterials for energy and environmental science; electrocatalysts for water splitting (e.g., HER, OER); photocatalysts for photocatalytic degradation and water splitting
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Photocatalytic technology has garnered widespread attention in energy conversion, environmental remediation, and organic synthesis. The development of efficient, low-cost photocatalysts is crucial for its broad application, and nanocomposite materials represent a promising pathway to achieve this goal. This Special Issue aims to compile the latest advances in the design, synthesis, characterization, and performance optimization of nanocomposite photocatalysts, fostering academic exchange and technological breakthroughs in the field.
Scope and Topics
We invite contributions addressing, but not limited to, the following research directions:
- Design and Synthesis of Novel Nanocomposite Photocatalysts: Strategies to enhance light absorption, charge carrier mobility, and surface reactivity while suppressing charge recombination, as well as their synergistic effects;
- Mechanistic Insights: Elucidation of charge separation dynamics, surface reaction kinetics, and active-site mechanisms via in situ characterization and theoretical calculations;
- Performance Optimization: Morphology control, defect engineering, plasmonic effects, cocatalyst loading, and other approaches to improve photocatalytic activity;
- Emerging Applications: Water splitting for H₂ production, CO₂ reduction, pollutant degradation, antibacterial activity, organic transformations, and beyond;
- Stability and Scalability: Challenges in long-term stability, recyclability, and engineering solutions for real-world applications.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives to promote interdisciplinary innovation in nanocomposite photocatalysts. This Special Issue will serve as a platform for showcasing cutting-edge research and advancing sustainable photocatalytic technologies.
Dr. Yong Li
Prof. Dr. Shifeng Wang
Prof. Dr. Yuanfu Chen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- photocatalysts
- nanocomposite materials
- sustainable energy
- environmental applications
- photocatalytic activity
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