About this Research Topic
The fast development of modern industry and population growth resulted in increased energy resource utilization and the release of harmful pollutants. The amount of CO2 in the atmosphere is also increasing due to rapid industrialization. Photocatalysis and electrocatalysis for fuel production and the synthesis of high-value-added molecules have become important ways to solve these problems. Nanocatalysts exhibit great potential for the development of renewable energy technology, environmental protection, and remediation. In particular, the potential of photocatalysis and electrocatalysis is becoming increasingly prominent in the face of the development of a low-carbon energy economy. In this context, high-performance nanocatalysts have become the key to the application of photocatalysis and electrocatalysis.
Nano effects alter the physical electronic and optical properties of nanomaterials. A deep understanding of the structures and compositions of nanocatalysts is crucial to design catalysts with desired properties. Studies will mainly aim at relationships between the properties of nanomaterials and their photo and electro-catalytic applications. Properties of nanomaterials include the crystal structure, atomic and electronic structure, crystal facet, dopant elements, surface state, the assemblies of nanoparticles, and so on. The mechanism behind structure-phot(electro) catalytic activity remains unclear, and there is still space for improvement in the design of nanocatalysts.
This Special Issue is focused on recent advances in the synthesis of nanocatalysts and their structure and composition regulations for applications in photocatalysis and electrocatalysis. The Special Issue will include but not be limited to:
• Research into the design and development of new photocatalysts and electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction reaction;
• Hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction;
• Pollution degradation;
• Nitrogen fixation;
• Fuel cells and metal-air batteries.
Nano effects alter the physical electronic and optical properties of nanomaterials. A deep understanding of the structures and compositions of nanocatalysts is crucial to design catalysts with desired properties. Studies will mainly aim at relationships between the properties of nanomaterials and their photo and electro-catalytic applications. Properties of nanomaterials include the crystal structure, atomic and electronic structure, crystal facet, dopant elements, surface state, the assemblies of nanoparticles, and so on. The mechanism behind structure-phot(electro) catalytic activity remains unclear, and there is still space for improvement in the design of nanocatalysts.
This Special Issue is focused on recent advances in the synthesis of nanocatalysts and their structure and composition regulations for applications in photocatalysis and electrocatalysis. The Special Issue will include but not be limited to:
• Research into the design and development of new photocatalysts and electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction reaction;
• Hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction;
• Pollution degradation;
• Nitrogen fixation;
• Fuel cells and metal-air batteries.
Keywords: nanomaterials, self-assembly, electrocatalysis, heterogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis, asymmetric catalysis, photodynamic therapy
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