Hybrid Nanomaterials and/or Nanocomposites for Photo(Electro-) Catalytic Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Advanced nanomaterials with precisely defined structures have garnered considerable attention due to their remarkable properties and diverse applications. However, while single nanostructured materials offer simplicity and specific properties, there is a growing need to incorporate enhanced properties and multiple functionalities into a single nanostructured system. As a result, research on hybrid nanomaterials and nanocomposites has gained significant momentum in recent years, driven by their multifunctional properties and potential applications in fields such as energy conversion, sensors, and catalysis. Compared to individual components, hybrid nanomaterials and nanocomposites comprising multiple components offer a highly promising approach for integrating desired structures or properties into a single nanoscale entity. These nanostructures or nanoparticles can consist of the same or different materials and are typically integrated using controlled synthesis methods. They often exhibit superior performance, benefiting from the combination of multiple functionalities and synergistic effects at the nanoscale, thereby addressing limitations encountered in emerging applications, particularly in photo(electro-) catalysis, such as enhanced catalytic activity, stability, and selectivity.

The present Special Issue of Nanomaterials aims to showcase the current state-of-the-art in the use of hybrid nanomaterials and/or nanocomposites in photo(electro-) catalytic applications. Hybrid nanomaterials and nanocomposites represent a natural progression in the effective tailoring, processing, and utilization of functional nanoparticles for real-world applications, bridging both inorganic and organic materials. Whether prepared by physical or chemical means, the design of such hybrids and composites directly influences their structure and properties for desired applications, thereby creating new materials of interest from both applied and fundamental perspectives. In this Special Issue, we invite contributions of research articles, review articles, and short communications from leading groups in the field, with the aim of providing new insights into the transition from materials design to photo(electro-) catalysis at the current forefront of this discipline.

Dr. Yang Fu
Dr. Peng Li
Dr. Zhongjie Yang
Guest Editors

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• nanomaterials
• hybrids
• nanocomposites
• photocatalysis
• electrocatalysis