Photocatalysis of Two-Dimensional (2D) Materials and Their Heterojunctions
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy and Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (19 January 2024) | Viewed by 2598
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Photocatalysis is one of the important reactions of nanomaterials, and it provides an alternative reaction path to convert solar energy into different forms of energy for storage. Due to their high surface to volume ratio, extraordinary physical properties, and stability, two-dimensional (2D) materials have become one of the promising forms of materials of photocatalysts, and several types of photocatalysis reactions have been recently demonstrated, such as H2 evolution, CO2 reduction, N2 reduction, and water disinfection, among others. On the other hand, catalytic performances can be further improved by using heterojunctions as catalysts. Given a suitable band structure, photoexcited carriers can be effectively separated and then contribute to the catalytic reaction.
This Special Issue aims to publish the latest state-of-art research findings on photocatalysis of 2D materials and their heterojunctions, including the demonstration of various types of photocatalysis, enhancement of performance via different methodologies and concepts, and development of 2D materials and heterojunctions. Accounts of both experimental and theoretical research are welcome.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Ming-Yen Lu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- photocatalysis
- hydrogen production
- CO2 reduction
- N2 reduction energy conversion
- 2D materials
- heterostructures
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