Photoelectrocatalytic Polymer Materials
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 46
Special Issue Editors
Interests: carbon-based nano-materials; polymer synthesis; polymer characterization
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Photoelectrocatalytic polymer materials play a pivotal role in the conversion of renewable energy and environmental science. They are a key component in a variety of energy-related applications, such as the photoelectric splitting of water for hydrogen production, the reduction of carbon dioxide to value-added chemicals, and the photoelectric degradation of pollutants. As the demand for clean and sustainable energy solutions continues to grow, the development of advanced photoelectrocatalytic polymer materials has become a crucial area of research.
This Special Issue is dedicated to the latest advancements in the field of photoelectrocatalytic polymer materials. We welcome original research papers and comprehensive reviews covering a wide range of topics, including the design and synthesis of novel photoelectrocatalytic polymer materials, such as semiconductor-based composites, metal–organic frameworks with enhanced photoelectrochemical performances, and conjugated polymers with tunable bandgaps and supramolecular assemblies for improved charge separation. Papers on new preparation methods that can improve the structure and properties of photoelectrocatalytic polymers materials, like nanoscale engineering and surface modification techniques, are also highly encouraged. Moreover, we are interested in studies that explore the fundamental mechanisms underlying photoelectrocatalytic reactions, including charge generation, transfer, and recombination processes.
Prof. Dr. Weifang Ma
Prof. Dr. Zhongguo Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- photoelectrocatalysis
- polymer catalyst
- reaction mechanism
- charge transfer
- catalyst design
- surface modification
- pollutant degradation
- environmental remediation
- solar energy utilization
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