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Prof. Dr. Ning Yuan
Email: ning.yuan@cumtb.edu.cn
Affiliation: School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing, China
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Research Interests: nanoporous materials, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, adsorption
Summary
Chalcogenide-based materials have emerged as a highly promising class of catalysts owing to their tunable electronic structures, narrow band gaps, and versatile physicochemical properties. Their unique ability to efficiently harvest visible light and facilitate multi-electron transfer reactions positions them as key enablers for addressing global energy and environmental challenges through catalytic processes.
This Special Issue aims to present recent advances in the design, synthesis, and application of chalcogenide-based catalysts for photo(electro)catalytic and electrocatalytic energy conversion and environmental remediation. It seeks to provide a comprehensive forum for research on structure-activity relationships, catalytic mechanisms, and performance enhancement strategies. Contributions exploring novel chalcogenide compositions, heterostructures, defect engineering, and theoretical modeling are particularly encouraged. This Special Issue will bring together interdisciplinary studies to advance the fundamental understanding and practical application of chalcogenide catalysts.
This Special Issue focuses on the following topics, but is not limited to:
· Hydrogen production from water splitting
· CO₂ reduction to value-added fuels and chemicals
· Degradation of organic pollutants and environmental remediation
· N₂ fixation and ammonia synthesis
· Defect engineering and vacancy modulation for catalytic performance enhancement
· Heterojunction construction, doping, and composite strategies
· Structure–activity relationships and catalytic mechanisms (experimental and theoretical approaches)
· Novel chalcogenide compositions, synthesis methodologies, and advanced characterization techniques
Keywords
hydrogen production, CO₂ reduction, pollutant degradation, nitrogen fixation, defect engineering, heterojunctions, catalytic mechanisms
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