New Advanced Functional-Material-Based Photocatalysts
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials for Energy Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 313
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hierarchical structure; photocatalysis; photoelectrocatalysis; solar energy conversion; semiconductors
Interests: low-carbon technology; solar energy conversion; porous materials; self-assembly; hydrogen production
Interests: functional nanostructured materials; material characterization; photocatalysis; wastewater remediation; structural and solid-state characterization; cellulose nanocrystals
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Addressing the global challenges posed by the rapid increase in energy consumption and the environmental impact of conventional energy sources calls for innovative solutions. One highly promising avenue lies in the development of new advanced functional-material-based photocatalysts for harnessing solar energy and converting it into valuable chemical fuels such as methanol, methane, and hydrogen, utilizing sunlight, water, and CO2 as primary resources. These advanced materials, characterized by their precisely engineered properties, are pivotal in catalyzing solar energy conversion processes and enabling the photodegradation of organic pollutants. This Special Issue is dedicated to providing a comprehensive overview of the latest breakthroughs in the realm of new advanced functional-material-based photocatalysts and their pivotal role in solar energy conversion and environmental remediation through the photodegradation of organic pollutants. The focus is on showcasing recent progress, with particular emphasis on the exceptional physicochemical properties of these cutting-edge nanomaterials and the underlying mechanisms that hold the potential to greatly enhance their efficiency in these critical applications.
Dr. Siming Wu
Dr. Yi Lu
Dr. Claudia Graiff
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanomaterials
- semiconductors
- functional materials
- energy conversion
- photocatalysis
- water splitting
- CO2 reduction
- photodegradation
