Water Purification and Catalytic Disintegration at the Nanoscale

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Dear Colleagues,

Nanotechnology is neither the idea of a single mind nor born by parthenogenesis. The unique features of nanomaterials are abundant in nature. From the extreme strength of spider silk to critical-for-life nano colloids (blood and milk) or nanostructures (hair, feathers, and skin bones), all miracles of the unceasing evolution for billions of years. The assembly of either one- (nanowires, nanofibers, and nanotubes), two- (nanoplates and nanosheets), or three (nanoparticles and nanospheres)-dimensional nanoforms is simply an inspired attempt to imitate this process. Their chemistry-relevant properties such as the multivalency effect, nanocavities, nanoporosity, and extremely high surface areas result in optimum adsorption, unparalleled separation, and potent catalytic properties. Additionally, they are easily prepared, stable, recyclable, and thus cost-effective. There are numerous environmental applications and perspectives on water purification and disinfection. Moreover, photocatalytic, sonocatalytic, and electrocatalytic processes offer alternatives and solutions for substate regeneration. Sophisticated composite catalysts amalgamating among other metals, carbon allotropes, organics, and ceramics mediate toxic substances' degradation paths offering far-reaching reaction rates and selectivities. This Topic, “Catalysis and Water Purification at the Nanoscale”, aims to typify trends, developments, implementations, and perspectives. Original research articles, short communications, and reviews describing innovative synthetic paths, physicochemical characterization adsorption, and catalytic properties are also within the scope of the collection

Dr. Michael Arkas
Prof. Dr. Ioannis Pashalidis
Dr. Dimitrios A. Giannakoudakis
Dr. Ioannis P. Anastopoulos
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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Applied Nano applnano	-	-	2020	25.4 Days	CHF 1000	Submit
Catalysts catalysts	3.8	6.8	2011	13.9 Days	CHF 2200	Submit
Molecules molecules	4.2	7.4	1996	15.1 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Nanomaterials nanomaterials	4.4	8.5	2010	14.1 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Water water	3.0	5.8	2009	17.5 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Gels gels	5.0	4.7	2015	10.8 Days	CHF 2100	Submit
Polymers polymers	4.7	8.0	2009	14.5 Days	CHF 2700	Submit

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