Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Environmental Applications: Advancing CO₂ Conversion and Beyond

Dear Colleagues,

The increasing environmental challenges posed by carbon emissions have motivated intense research into innovative solutions to mitigate and repurpose CO₂. Because of their distinct structural, chemical, and functional characteristics, carbon-based nanomaterials have become an essential element of green technology for sustainable development. These materials provide so far unprecedented opportunities for the effective capture, conversion, and disposal of CO₂, advancing the idea of a circular carbon economy.

This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in the development, characterization, and application of green carbon-based nanomaterials for environmental purposes, with a particular emphasis on strategies for CO₂ conversion into value-added products. The synergy between nanotechnology and green chemistry is at the heart of these efforts, offering scalable and environmentally friendly approaches to address pressing global challenges.

This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge research on green carbon nanomaterials, exploring their roles in CO₂ conversion, photocatalytic and electrocatalytic CO₂ reduction, and related applications in environmental remediation and resource valorization. By showcasing both fundamental studies and applied technologies, this collection seeks to advance our understanding and implementation of sustainable strategies in carbon management.

The scope of the Special Issue aligns with the journal’s focus on innovative and sustainable approaches to chemistry, engineering, and materials science. Contributions from multidisciplinary teams, spanning chemistry, materials science, environmental science, and engineering, are particularly encouraged.

We welcome original research articles and review papers, including but not limited to:

• Design and synthesis of carbon-based green nanomaterials for CO₂ capture and conversion.
• Advanced catalytic systems for CO₂ reduction to fuels or chemicals (e.g., methane, methanol, formic acid).
• Electrochemical and photocatalytic processes leveraging carbon-based materials.
• Integration of carbon nanomaterials with renewable energy technologies for CO₂ utilization.
• Novel functionalization strategies for enhancing material performance in CO₂-related processes.
• Materials and composites with carbon nanomaterials for environmental remediation.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Claudia Espro
Prof. Dr. Isabella Chiarotto
Guest Editors

Dr. Viviana Bressi
Dr. Thomas Len
Guest Editor Assistants

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