What is this collection about?

This Collection focuses on photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical systems that integrate oxidation and reduction reactions within a single platform. Emphasis is placed on strategies that replace sacrificial reagents with paired reactions, enabling the simultaneous synthesis of fuels and value-added chemicals.

Topics of interest include the rational design of photocatalysts, heterojunctions, single-atom catalysts, photoelectrochemical cells, and tandem systems that promote efficient charge separation and directional charge transport for coupled redox chemistry. The Collection welcomes studies that integrate the conversion of abundant feedstocks, such as H₂O, CO₂, N₂-containing molecules, CH₄, and biomass-derived substrates, into value-added products through synergistic oxidation and reduction pathways.

Why is this collection important?

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 7, SDG 9, SDG 11, SDG 12, SDG 13 and SDG 15. By highlighting innovative approaches to paired photochemical transformations, it aims to accelerate the development of sustainable solar-to-chemical conversion technologies.

Why submit to a collection?

Collections like this one help promote high-quality science. They are led by  In-House Editors who are experts in their fields and supported by a dedicated team of Commissioning Editors and Managing Editors at Springer Nature. Collection manuscripts typically see higher citations, downloads, and Altmetric scores, and provide a one-stop-shop on a cutting-edge topic of interest.

Who is involved?

Nature Communications is edited by in-house professional editors.

Communications Chemistry is edited by both in-house professional editors and Editorial Board Members.

Communications Materials is edited by both in-house professional editors and Editorial Board Members.

Scientific Reports is managed by in-house professional editors and edited by Editorial Board Members.

Our editors work closely together to ensure the quality of our published papers and consistency in author experience.

How can I submit my paper?

Visit the Collection page to find out more about this collection and submit your article.