Preparation and Electrochemical, Photochemical and Catalytic Properties of Nanomaterials

Dear Colleagues,

Modern science is constantly discovering new and advantageous applications for nanomaterials. This include areas of pollution control, agriculture, medicine, consumer products (such as sensors, electronics, paints, and cosmetics), energy storage and conversion, and environmental improvement. Hence, nanoscience is a developing and fascinating field. In addition to the natural occurrence of some nanomaterials, they can be synthesized in one of two ways: either top-down, using physical methods to create nanomaterials from bulk materials, or bottom-up, using chemical stimuli to create precursor molecules. Small particles between 1 and 100 nm in size are known as nanomaterials. In comparison to individual atoms, molecules, and bulk items, the physicochemical properties of substances change significantly at this nanoscale. They reveal novel features, higher reactivity, and better catalytic, magnetic, electrical, mechanical, optical, chemical, and biological properties.

The most enlightened advanced of nanomaterials involves catalysis in life sciences, environmental protection, chemical engineering processes, green chemistry, remediation, efficient conversion of biomass, and renewable energy. The nanocatalysts integrate the advantages of both homogenous and heterogeneous catalysts such as high stability, selectivity, efficiency, and easy recycling. The photochemical property of nanomaterials, which deals with the absorption of UV (20–400 nm) or visible (400–800 nm) light, is one of their fundamental properties. Numerous nanomaterials have been successfully produced for use in photosynthesis, photomedicine, and solar energy conversion. Due to their high conductivity, significant surface area, and distinct electrical properties, conductive nanomaterials like carbon nanotubes and graphene have gained increased interest in the production of electrochemical sensors and electrodes.

This Special Issue, entitled "Preparation and Electrochemical, Photochemical, and Catalytic Properties of Nanomaterials,” aims to showcase the most recent developments on an international scale with a high-quality collection of reviews and articles relating to the development of various preparation methods for various types of nanoparticles. Our aim is that submitted work will focus on comprehending the catalytic, electrochemical, and photochemical properties of nanoparticles from the point of view of various areas of applications. We welcome submissions of original research and review articles on potential topics. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Preparation of nanomaterials;
• Electrochemical applications of nanomaterials;
• Photochemical applications of nanomaterials;
• Catalytic applications of nanomaterials;

Prof. Dr. Mostafa Y. Nassar
Guest Editor

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• nanomaterial synthesis
• electrochemical properties
• photochemical properties
• catalytic activity