Advances in TiO₂ Based Photocatalysts and Their Composites

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will be dedicated to new research studies relating to the application of photocatalytic processes with new materials based on TiO₂ and its composites. TiO₂ can be prepared as different structures, such as nanorods, nanotubes, spheres, nanosheets, and metal foams. These nanostructures provide unique properties of titania materials, which then affect the photocatalytic performance. Moreover, new hybrid materials have been prepared based on TiO₂. The coupling of TiO₂ with other materials, such as MOFs (Metal-Organic Frameworks), metal foams, polymers, graphene, or other carbon structures, often results in new and unique properties. Therefore, new applications of TiO_2-based materials are still being reported. For example, the combination of the catalytic properties of some metals with the photocatalytic activity of TiO₂ opens a wide area of applications for the acceleration of catalytic reactions. The activation of TiO₂-based photocatalysts using solar light, with the utility of UV-Vis and IR, by modified TiO₂ materials allows for the saving of energy consumption via the conversion of solar light. In this context, research studies referring to novel materials and their unique properties will be reported and discussed.

Prof. Dr. Beata Tryba
Guest Editor

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