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Nanomaterials for Advanced Photo/Electrocatalytic Application

A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2023) | Viewed by 2465

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Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
Interests: plasmonic photocatalysis; nanoparticle synthesis; nanostructure fabrication; photoelectrochemistry; applications of nanophotonics
International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
Interests: energy; green hydrogen; carbon neutral; electrocatalysis; nanomaterials; carbon materials; metal oxides
Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
Interests: sustainable energy conversion; environmental science; fluorescent materials; AoE; materials science in three major areas: sustainable energy conversions such as water splitting and CO2 electrification; laser-assisted materials manufacturing; fluorescent nanomaterials

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State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
Interests: nanoplasmonics chemistry; photoelectrochemistry; photo-induced charge transfers; single-particle measurements; nanozymes
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Dear Colleagues,

During the past decades, there has been great progress in nanomaterials, which are having a gigantic impact on industrial applications. Nanomaterials and nanotechnology have brought about opportunities for driving chemical transformations utilizing different forms of energy, such as light from solar energy, LED, and laser or electricity from renewable energy. However, an avalanche of challenges regarding further understanding on how to construct highly efficient nanomaterials as well as the mechanisms for boosting highly efficient chemical transformations and selectivity remain vital to the entire field. The novel synthesis and fabrication of nanomaterials, structure characterization, and theoretical calculation for understanding the properties of surfaces and interfaces of the catalysis process are all areas awaiting development from scientists.

The Special Issue aims to gather papers on the electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and photoelectrochemical applications of nanomaterials. Discussions of innovative materials/nanostructure design, catalytic properties, studies on possible mechanisms, theoretical designs and calculations, or any other topics relevant to the theme are welcome.

Dr. Lin Yuan
Dr. Zhe Wang
Dr. Ruquan Ye
Prof. Dr. Kun Li
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Keywords

  • nanomaterials
  • photocatalysis
  • electrocatalysis
  • photoelectrochemistry
  • heterogeneous catalysis

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Nanomaterials for Advanced Photocatalytic Plastic Conversion
by Jae Young Kim and Duck Hyun Youn
Molecules 2023, 28(18), 6502; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28186502 - 7 Sep 2023
Cited by 5 | Viewed by 2114
Abstract
As the disposal of waste plastic emerges as a societal problem, photocatalytic waste plastic conversion is attracting significant attention. Ultimately, for a sustainable future, the development of an eco-friendly plastic conversion technology is essential for breaking away from the current plastic use environment. [...] Read more.
As the disposal of waste plastic emerges as a societal problem, photocatalytic waste plastic conversion is attracting significant attention. Ultimately, for a sustainable future, the development of an eco-friendly plastic conversion technology is essential for breaking away from the current plastic use environment. Compared to conventional methods, photocatalysis can be a more environmentally friendly option for waste plastic reprocessing because it uses sunlight as an energy source under ambient temperature and pressure. In addition to this, waste plastics can be upcycled (i.e., converted into useful chemicals or fuels) to enhance their original value via photocatalytic methods. Among various strategies for improving the efficiency of the photocatalytic method, nanomaterials have played a pivotal role in suppressing charge recombination. Hence, in recent years, attempts have been made to introduce nanomaterials/nanostructures into photocatalytic plastic conversion on the basis of advances in material-based studies using simple photocatalysts. In line with this trend, the present review examines the nanomaterials/nanostructures that have been recently developed for photocatalytic plastic conversion and discusses the direction of future development. Full article
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