Special Issue: Applications and New Trends in Catalysts and Photocatalytic Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation
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Ciro Bustillo-Lecompte
1,*
,
Mehrab Mehrvar
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Lesly Tejeda-Benitez
3 and
Fiderman Machuca-Martinez
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School of Occupational and Public Health, Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University), 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada
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Department of Chemical Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University), 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada
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Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Cartagena, Calle 30 # 48-152, Cartagena 130015, Colombia
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Escuela de Ingeniería Química, Universidad del Valle, Cali 760032, Colombia
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Catalysts 2024, 14(9), 587; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal14090587 (registering DOI)
Submission received: 15 August 2024
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Accepted: 20 August 2024
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Published: 2 September 2024
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Applications and New Trends in Catalysts and Photocatalytic Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation)
In an era where environmental sustainability has become paramount, the scientific community is continually pushing the boundaries of innovation to address the pressing challenges posed by pollution and environmental degradation. This Special Issue on “Applications and New Trends in Catalysts and Photocatalytic Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation” in Catalysts serves as a beacon, illuminating the groundbreaking advancements and emerging trends in this field.
Catalysts and photocatalytic nanomaterials have emerged as formidable tools in our ongoing progress to combat environmental pollution. These materials possess exceptional properties, enabling them to facilitate chemical reactions under mild conditions, and thus offering a sustainable pathway for the degradation of pollutants and the purification of water, air, and soil.
The interdisciplinary nature of the research presented in this Special Issue features the collaborative efforts required to address complex environmental challenges. Chemists, material scientists, environmental engineers, and other experts have come together to share their insights and findings, enriching our understanding of the potential and limitations of catalysts and photocatalytic nanomaterials.
The articles compiled within this Special Issue exemplify the remarkable potential of these materials. For instance, Contribution 1 delves into the fabrication of carbon/zinc oxide nanocomposites, demonstrating their efficacy as catalytic materials for dye-sensitized solar cells, thus contributing to cleaner energy production. Meanwhile, Contribution 2 explores the application of zero-valent iron/cork as a permeable reactive barrier for in situ remediation of phenanthrene-contaminated soil, showcasing a promising approach to soil remediation.
In the realm of water treatment, Contribution 3 investigates the photocatalytic degradation of estriol (E3) hormone using boron-doped TiO2, addressing the pervasive issue of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in water systems. Expanding the scope of nanomaterial synthesis, Contribution 4 presents an eco-friendly approach to producing silver nanoparticles using the biomass filtrate of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. This study highlights the growing interest in sustainable methods for nanoparticle synthesis and their potential for antimicrobial and cytotoxic applications, exemplifying the versatility of these materials and their potential applications beyond traditional environmental remediation.
Looking towards innovative solutions, Contribution 5 takes a bio-inspired approach, utilizing plant-based copper oxide nanoparticles for the dual purpose of antibacterial activity and heavy metal removal from tanning wastewater, exemplifying the versatility of these materials. Meanwhile, Contribution 6 introduces the in situ growth of Ti3C2/UiO-66-NH2 composites for the photoreduction of Cr(VI), highlighting the potential of composite materials in mitigating heavy metal pollution. These diverse studies collectively paint a vivid picture of the transformative power that catalysts and photocatalytic nanomaterials hold for environmental remediation.
As guest editors of this Special Issue, we believe that the contributions in this Special Issue will inspire further research and innovation, driving the development of effective solutions for environmental remediation. We encourage the scientific community to continue exploring new materials and methods, optimizing existing processes, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations to enhance the efficacy of environmental remediation technologies. The integration of advanced oxidation processes, photocatalysis, and catalytic nanomaterials will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in addressing the environmental challenges of today and tomorrow.
We extend our gratitude to all the authors, reviewers, and researchers who contributed to this Special Issue. It is our sincere hope that the findings presented within these pages will ignite further research and innovation towards a world where environmental remediation is not just a goal, but a reality.
Author Contributions
Conceptualization, C.B.-L. and F.M.-M.; writing—original draft preparation, C.B.-L. and F.M.-M.; writing—review and editing, C.B.-L., M.M., L.T.-B. and F.M.-M. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Acknowledgments
The guest editors would like to acknowledge the authors who collaborated and contributed with their research towards this Special Issue.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
List of Contributions
- Gulab, H.; Fatima, N.; Shahzad, N.; Shahzad, M.; Siddique, M.; Hussain, M.; Humayun, M. Fabrication of Carbon/Zinc Oxide Nanocomposites as Highly Efficient Catalytic Materials for Application in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells. Catalysts 2022, 12, 1354. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12111354.
- Galvão, Á.; Costa, L.; Costa, E.; da Silva, D.; Martínez-Huitle, C.; Vieira dos Santos, E. Application of a Zero-Valent Iron/Cork as Permeable Reactive Barrier for In Situ Remediation of Phenanthrene in Soil. Catalysts 2022, 12, 1591. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12121591.
- Ramírez-Quintanilla, L.; Pino-Sandoval, D.; Murillo-Sierra, J.; Guzmán-Mar, J.; Ruiz-Ruiz, E.; Hernández-Ramírez, A. Photocatalytic Degradation and Mineralization of Estriol (E3) Hormone Using Boron-Doped TiO2 Catalyst. Catalysts 2023, 13, 43. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13010043.
- Eid, A.; Fouda, A.; Hassan, S.; Hamza, M.; Alharbi, N.; Elkelish, A.; Alharthi, A.; Salem, W. Plant-Based Copper Oxide Nanoparticles; Biosynthesis, Characterization, Antibacterial Activity, Tanning Wastewater Treatment, and Heavy Metals Sorption. Catalysts 2023, 13, 348. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13020348.
- He, H.; Wang, X.; Yu, Q.; Wu, W.; Feng, X.; Kong, D.; Ren, X.; Gao, J. In Situ Growth of Ti3C2/UiO-66-NH2 Composites for Photoreduction of Cr(VI). Catalysts 2023, 13, 876. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13050876.
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Chicago/Turabian StyleBustillo-Lecompte, Ciro, Mehrab Mehrvar, Lesly Tejeda-Benitez, and Fiderman Machuca-Martinez. 2024. "Special Issue: Applications and New Trends in Catalysts and Photocatalytic Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation" Catalysts 14, no. 9: 587. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal14090587
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