Mechanisms, Devices and Applications of Photocatalytic Processes

A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Catalysis Enhanced Processes".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 354

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State Key Laboratory for Superlattices and Microstructures, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100083, China
Interests: photocatalytic ammonia synthesis; magnetic field; self-Fenton; H2O2

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Dear Colleagues,

Photocatalytic technology offers an innovative approach to addressing the energy and environmental challenges faced by human society. Research on photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, nitrogen reduction, carbon dioxide reduction, and high-value chemical conversion is advancing rapidly. In-depth investigations into the development of devices and mechanisms for these photocatalytic reactions are crucial for promoting the advancement and practical application of photocatalytic technology.

This Special Issue on “Mechanisms, Devices and Applications of Photocatalytic Processes” seeks high-quality works focusing on the new materials, mechanisms, and devices for photocatalytic reactions. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Development of new materials for photocatalytic reactions;
  2. Design and development of photocatalytic reaction devices;
  3. Exploration of new mechanisms in photocatalytic reactions.

Dr. Renquan Guan
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • photocatalytic
  • mechanism
  • wastewater cleaning
  • hydrogen evolution
  • nitrogen reduction reaction
  • CO2 reduction
  • magnetic field

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Photochemical Catalysts for Hydrocarbons and Biomass Derivates Reforming in Intensified Processes
by Mattia Boscherini and Francesco Miccio
Processes 2025, 13(7), 2150; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr13072150 - 6 Jul 2025
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Photocatalysts for applications in different sectors, e.g., civil and environmental, are already developed to a mature extent and allow, for example, the purification of gaseous and liquid streams or the self−cleaning surfaces. The application of photocatalysts in the industrial sector is, however, quite [...] Read more.
Photocatalysts for applications in different sectors, e.g., civil and environmental, are already developed to a mature extent and allow, for example, the purification of gaseous and liquid streams or the self−cleaning surfaces. The application of photocatalysts in the industrial sector is, however, quite limited. The review addresses the specific topic of the photocatalytic reforming of methane and biomass derivates. In this regard, recent advances in materials science are reported and discussed, in particular regarding doped and modified oxides (TiO2 and ZrO2) or non−oxidic ceramics. Concerning process integration, a comparison between traditional two−dimensional photoreactors and fluidized bed systems is proposed and design guidelines are drawn, with indications of the possible benefits. Photocatalytic fluidized beds appear more suitable for small− and medium−scale integrated processes of reforming, operating at lower temperatures than traditional ones for distributed hydrogen generation. Full article
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