Water Purification and Catalytic Disintegration at the Nanoscale

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
Topic Editors