Advanced Nanomaterials for Photocatalysis and Photo(electro)catalysis

Dear Colleagues,

Nanotechnology is one of the most promising advanced technologies in the world, and nanomaterials play an important role in the field of science and technology, especially in the area of catalysis.  In particular, photocatalysis and photo-electro-catalysis are appealing application-driven research fields in catalysis, since they represent a sustainable strategy for carrying out chemical transformations and play essential roles in many important technologies, including sustainable energy conversion (e.g., the production of solar fuels), environmental pollution abatement, as well as the synthesis of useful molecules. Rational design and fabrication of efficient nano-photocatalysts or photo(electro)catalysts, as well as fundamental understanding of catalytic reactions are still highly desired, which, to some extent, determines the pace of practical application of photo(electro)catalysis for various technologies. 

The purpose of the present Special Issue is to elucidate the state-of-the-art of this growing research field from a fundamental and application perspective. Concretely, this Special Issue seeks to publish cutting-edge scientific advances in photo(electro)catalysis, with several key issues on the development of novel catalysts and synthetic methods, exploring physicochemical properties, structure-activity relationship, stability, and durability, as well as mechanism of catalytic reactions on the nano-photocatalysts/photo(electro)catalysts based on experimental studies and theoretical simulation.

The format of welcomed articles includes original research articles, communications, and reviews. Apart from papers on fundamental research, reports on industrial applications of photo(electro)catalysis processes in various fields are also welcomed. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Photo(electro)catalytic degradation of pollutants;
• Photo(electro)catalytic water splitting;
• Photo(electro)catalytic reduction of carbon dioxide;
• Photo(electro)catalysis for hydroperoxide generation.

Prof. Dr. Zebin Yu
Dr. Yanping Hou
Guest Editors

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