Nanotechnology in Photo-Triggered Processes
A special issue of Solar (ISSN 2673-9941).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (29 December 2023) | Viewed by 11138
Special Issue Editor
Interests: development of advanced single- and multi-face materials based on metal oxides, organic nanostructures, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), composites and heterojunctions for environmental- and energy-related applications; inorganic/organic pollutants adsorption; advanced oxidation processes (AOPs); carbon capture; storage and utilization technologies (CCUS); photocatalysis; hydrogen production; CO2 conversion
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce the launch of a new Special Issue focusing on the development of novel photoactive nanomaterials.
Photo-triggered reactions have been established as a very promising approach to address many critical issues including environmental and human health protection, clean energy production, and the production of high-added-value chemicals and sensors. Photocatalysis operates under ambient conditions and makes use of solar energy, which is a clean and undepletable energy. Due to these factors, many efforts have been devoted to the fabrication of efficient photocatalysts and the understanding of the fundamentals controlling their activity.
The objective of the current Special Issue is to present the current research development in the area of photoactive nanomaterials including novel single-phase and multi-phase nanomaterials (nanocomposites and heterojunctions). Applications include photocatalytic and photo(electro)catalytic reactions in environmental pollutants deactivation, sustainable clean energy production, CO2 conversion, N2 activation, and the production of fine chemicals. The development of sensors through the fabrication of photosensitive nanomaterials is also covered. Contributions focusing on the fundamental understanding of reaction mechanisms, including computational studies, are also welcome. The development of efficient novel photoactive nanomaterials through precise engineering which are able to utilize solar light, as well as aspects related to process engineering are considered crucial in order to meet the needs for large-scale applications.
The current Special Issue is focused on the development of novel photoactive nanomaterials and on studies elucidating fundamental mechanistic aspects. Contributions of original research articles both in fundamental and applied sciences as well as reviews, mini-reviews, and perspectives are welcome. Some suggested topics are given below.
- New photoactive materials;
- Photocatalysis;
- Photoelectrocatalysis;
- Sensors;
- Hydrogen production;
- CO2 reduction;
- N2 activation;
- Environmental pollution;
- H2O2 production;
- Water and air contamination;
- Antimicrobial activity;
- Organic chemical synthesis;
- Reactors design/fabrication;
- New testing methods;
- Reaction mechanism;
- Computational studies.
Dr. Konstantinos Christoforidis
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanomaterials
- photocatalysis
- photoelectrocatalysis
- sensors
- clean energy
- environmental depollution
- CO2 conversion
- fine chemical production
- N2 activation
- H2O2 production
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