Recent Progress in TiO₂ Nanostructures

Dear Colleagues, 

Over the last years, the use of TiO₂-based nanostructures has constantly evolved and expanded, propelling these materials to a leading position in different areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology. In this regard, these architectures are known to play a pivotal role in the fields of energy conversion, organic synthesis and environmental remediation, although applications in sensing, drug delivery, theranostics, antibacterial devices, and tissue engineering have experienced substantial growth owing to the thriving biomedical sciences. In light of the above, scientific and technological solutions based on the use of engineered TiO₂-based nanostructures are expected to keep making a huge impact in society, providing powerful new tools to solve the current challenges faced by the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnological industry. In order to support further advances in these research fields, this Special Issue aims to gather recent efforts on the design, synthesis and applications of titanium dioxide nanostructures. Due to their widespread use and, consequently, their increasing exposure potential, studies on the assessment of the toxicity and biocompatibility of these materials are also encouraged.  Original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following: 

• Catalysis
• Photocatalysis
• Photoelectrocatalysis
• Photoelectrochemistry
• Photovoltaics
• Organic synthesis
• Environmental remediation
• Sensing
• Drug delivery
• Antibacterial agents
• Theranostics
• Tissue engineering
• Technological devices and systems
• Nanotoxicology and nanosafety

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Moisés Pérez-Lorenzo
Guest Editor

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