Nanostructured Photocatalysts for Environmental and Energy Applications

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, Nanostructured Photocatalysts for Environmental and Energy Applications, explores the cutting-edge intersection of nanotechnology and photocatalysis to address global challenges in sustainability. Nanostructured materials—including metal oxides, sulfides, perovskites, and carbon-based composites—exhibit unique optical, electronic, and surface properties that enhance light absorption, charge separation, and catalytic activity, making them pivotal for renewable energy production and environmental remediation.

The issue will feature original research and reviews on topics such as the design and synthesis of novel nanostructures; mechanisms of photocatalytic reactions (e.g., water splitting for H₂ generation, CO₂ reduction to fuels, H₂O₂ production, and degradation of pollutants); and strategies to improve performance (e.g., heterojunction construction, doping, and defect engineering). Additionally, it will highlight scalable fabrication techniques and real-world applications, bridging lab-scale innovation with industrial feasibility.

By bringing together interdisciplinary contributions from materials science, chemistry, and engineering, this Special Issue aims to advance the field of nanostructured photocatalysis and accelerate its translation into sustainable technologies that mitigate environmental pollution and meet the growing demand for clean energy.

Dr. Wenjun Jiang
Guest Editor

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