Recent Developments in Catalytic Materials

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on recent developments in catalytic materials, including photocatalysts, piezocatalysts, and tribocatalysts, which are a promising class of functional materials for environmental remediation and energy conversion applications.

Photocatalysts, piezocatalysts, and tribocatalysts have demonstrated superior performance in various catalytic applications such as water splitting, CO₂ reduction, and wastewater treatment by degrading organic pollutants under visible light irradiation and mechanical energy. The unique electronic and structural properties of catalysts, as well as their surface modification capabilities, make them a versatile platform for designing efficient and selective catalysts.

This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in photocatalysts, piezocatalysts, and tribocatalysts, including their synthesis, characterization, and catalytic applications. We welcome contributions related to topics such as the following:

• Photocatalysts, piezocatalysts, and tribocatalysts for water splitting and CO₂ reduction;
• Photocatalysts, piezocatalysts, and tribocatalysts for wastewater treatment;
• Surface modification of catalysts for enhanced catalytic performance;
• Theoretical studies on the electronic and optical properties of catalysts;
• Composites for improved catalytic performance.

We hope that this Special Issue will stimulate further research in the field of photocatalysis, piezocatalysis, and tribocatalysis and promote their practical applications in environmental and energy-related areas.  

Dr. Wanneng Ye
Prof. Dr. Yongcheng Zhang
Dr. Tao Jiang
Guest Editors

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• photocatalyst
• piezocatalyst
• tribocatalyst
• water splitting
• CO₂ reduction
• organic pollutant degradation
• wastewater treatment
• surface modification
• composites
• optical properties