Synthesis and Modification of Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs) for Energy and Sensing Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 223
Special Issue Editors
Interests: 2D materials; MoS2; MXene; photocatalysis; gas sensing; wastewater treatment; colloid chemistry; surface modification; nanomaterials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Our Special Issue is focused on advances in graphene and 2D materials, including MXene, transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), etc. The unique properties of 2D materials have been leveraged in the energy sector, sensors, wearable technology, environmental remediation, and more, owing to their subnanometer thickness and tunable chemical, physical, and electronic properties.
The scope of this issue ranges from the synthesis, characterization, and surface modification of 2D materials to its practical applications. This issue focuses on the both scientific and engineering aspects of graphene and 2D materials with fundamental properties and the accomplishment of state-of-the-art photo- and electrocatalysts for water splitting, CO2 reduction, pollutant degradation, and gas sensing.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in graphene- and 2D-material-based catalysts, including their synthesis, characterization, and catalytic applications. We welcome contributions related to topics such as the following:
- TMDs-based photocatalysts for water splitting and CO2 reduction;
- TMDs-based photocatalysts for organic pollutant degradation;
- Surface modification of 2D materials for enhanced catalytic performance;
- Theoretical studies on the electronic and optical properties of 2D TMD materials;
- Two dimensional composites for improved catalytic and sensing performance.
We hope that this Special Issue will stimulate further research in the field of 2D-based catalysts/devices and promote their practical applications in environmental and energy-related areas.
Dr. Muhammad Ikram
Dr. Shahzad Afzal
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- 2D materials
- MXene
- transition-metal dichalcogenides
- graphene
- surface modification
- photocatalysis
- environmental remediation
- sensing
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