Supported Photocatalysts: Nano-Architecture vs. Reactivity

Dear Colleagues,

Photocatalysis stands at the forefront of sustainable chemistry, enabling green pathways for water purification, air remediation, and solar fuel production. Yet, the translation of photocatalytic materials into scalable technologies hinges on a delicate balance between architectural design and functional performance. This Topic, "Supported Photocatalysts: Nano-Architecture vs. Reactivity," invites high-impact contributions that explore how the structural configuration of supported systems governs their reactivity, selectivity, and long-term stability.

We particularly welcome studies that address the interplay between catalyst–support interactions, charge transfer dynamics, and light-harvesting efficiency across diverse platforms, including thin films, core–shell heterostructures, hierarchical porous scaffolds, and 3D-printed supports. Emphasis is placed on comparative investigations that dissect how nanoscale architecture (e.g., interfacial engineering, spatial orientation, anchoring strategies) correlates with catalytic behavior under simulated or real-world conditions.

Submissions should present original experimental or computational insights, with strong mechanistic grounding, advanced characterization, or novel fabrication strategies. Interdisciplinary perspectives spanning materials science, surface chemistry, and reactor engineering are especially encouraged.

This issue aims to bridge fundamental understanding with application-driven design, ultimately guiding the next generation of high-performance, durable, and economically viable supported photocatalysts.

Prof. Dr. Yongfa Zhu
Dr. Sami Rtimi
Topic Editors