Nanomaterials for Photochemical/Photoelectrochemical Application

Dear Colleagues,

The stage of energy conversion and storage is unquestionably the most challenging step in the advancement of nanotechnology. Photo- or photoelectro-catalysis can turn unlimited solar energy into chemical energy that can be stored indefinitely. Due to its minimal energy intake and carbon impact, it is an ecologically friendly and promising technique. It has particular promise in water splitting, as well as carbon dioxide or nitrogen reduction. Furthermore, it has considerable potential in the breakdown of dyes and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the disinfection of microorganisms, the selective synthesis of organic molecules, and so on.

At present, it is commonly accepted that the most significant bottleneck that photocatalysts face is the poor conversion efficiency of photon. This Special Issue, entitled "Nanomaterials for Photochemical/Photoelectrochemical Application", seeks to provide a comprehensive description of recent discoveries in creative nanomaterials that impact significant advancements in the photo- or photoelectro-chemical performance of catalysts. The focus of this Special Issue includes unique material designs, novel materials synthesis and processing, enhanced material characterization, and photo- or photoelectrochemical evaluation data for the current state of the art in photochemical/photoelectrochemical applications.

Dr. Shaonan Gu
Dr. Panyong Kuang
Dr. Shuaijun Wang
Guest Editors

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