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Green Photocatalysis for Degradation of Organic Contaminants

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, the whole world has been facing the problems of environmental pollution and shortage of drinking water due to the incomplete treatment of industrial wastewater and the massive discharge of domestic sewage. It is well known that some refractory organic pollutants or emerging pollutants remaining in water are difficult to degrade using conventional treatment techniques. To solve this problem, the application of photocatalysis in wastewater treatment has attracted extensive attention, providing a feasible and effective option for attenuation due to its ability to degrade and even mineralize various organic pollutants. It is worth mentioning that the design and preparation of new photocatalysts and the exploration of the catalytic reaction mechanism will play a key role in promoting the practical application of photocatalytic degradation technology.

We welcome contributions to this particular issue, "Green Photocatalysis for Degradation of Organic Contaminants", in the form of original research papers, reviews, or communications, focusing on the design of efficient photocatalysts, the application of photocatalysts in wastewater treatment, and the corresponding mechanistic studies.

Dr. Chun Liu
Dr. Pilar Sandín-España
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • advanced photocatalyst design
  • photocatalytic
  • environmental governance

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