Functional Nanomaterials for Applications in Renewable Energy and Sensors
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy and Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2025) | Viewed by 2270
Special Issue Editors
Interests: functional nanomaterials; sensing materials; energy materials; photocatalysis; renewable energy
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Interests: biochar application; functional nanomaterials; renewable energy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Heterostructured nanomaterials have been explored as potential catalysts in many heterogeneous catalysis applications, such as photo/electrochemical water splitting, carbon dioxide conversion, pollutant remediation, hydrodesulfurization of petroleum, organic molecule transformations, etc. Herein, we invite authors to contribute original research articles or comprehensive review articles covering the most recent progress and new developments in the synthesis and utilization of heterostructure nanomaterials for highly efficient and novel processes associated with catalytic applications in energy, sensors, and environmental sustainability. This Special Issue aims to cover a broad range of subjects from heterostructured nanomaterial synthesis to the design and technologies with nanomaterial integration. The article type includes full papers, communications, and reviews. Potential topics include but are not limited to the following:
- Heterostructured nanomaterial development, synthesis, and fabrication for catalytic reactions;
- Design and preparation of novel nanotextured/nanostructured surfaces for improved energy storage and conversion efficiencies, and sensing technology;
- Low-dimensional nanomaterials or nanocomposites for catalysis applications;
- Green techniques for heterostructure nanomaterial processing;
- Nanomaterial-based technologies for environmental and sustainable catalysis issues;
- Other studies of nanoscience and nanotechnology associated with catalysis and sustainability.
Prof. Dr. Jerry J. Wu
Dr. Cheng-Hua Liu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- heterostructure nanomaterials
- catalytic energy
- sensor technology
- environmental catalysis
- sustainability
- photocatalysis
- carbon dioxide reduction
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