Novel Applications of Nanomaterials in CO2 Capture and Conversion
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy and Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 1
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Addressing the critical challenge of escalating atmospheric CO2 levels requires moving beyond conventional carbon capture methods. Nanomaterials are revolutionizing this field through their exceptional surface area-to-volume ratios, tunable porosity, and unique catalytic properties. These characteristics enable unprecedented efficiencies in both capturing CO2 and converting it into valuable fuels and chemicals, offering a sustainable pathway toward a carbon-neutral future.
This Special Issue highlights cutting-edge developments in nano-engineered materials—from advanced metal–organic frameworks and single-atom catalysts to innovative hybrid systems—that enhance performance in capture capacity, selectivity, and conversion rates. It focuses on emerging applications in electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and integrated capture-conversion processes.
We invite contributions of original research articles and comprehensive reviews demonstrating novel nanomaterial synthesis, mechanistic insights into structure–property relationships, and advanced processes for CO2 capture and conversion. This collection aims to provide a valuable platform for researchers in materials science, chemistry, and chemical engineering to advance sustainable carbon management technologies.
Dr. Xin He
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- CO2 capture
- direct air capture
- carbon conversion
- nanomaterials
- CCUS
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