Electrospun fiber-based photocatalysts demonstrate significant potential in addressing global environmental and energy challenges, primarily due to their high specific surface areas and unique properties. This review examines recent advances in the application of these materials in photocatalytic processes, with a particular focus on water splitting and hydrogen production. The principles of the electrospun method are described in detail, along with the operating parameters, material characteristics, and environmental conditions that affect the fiber formation. Additionally, the review discusses the challenges, advantages, and future prospects of photocatalysts incorporating carbon materials, metals, semiconductors, and hybrid structures with improved performance. These materials have the potential to significantly improve the efficiency of hydrogen energy production, water purification, and CO₂ recovery, highlighting their importance in engineering sciences.

This article discusses the influence of irradiation in the BN-350 fast neutron reactor on the mechanical properties and the thermal creep of 0.12C18Cr10NiTi austenite steel for the purpose of...

This study investigates photocatalytic cells based on cocatalyst-loaded SrTiO₃:Al and nano-SiO₂ as a porous binder, immobilized on frosted glass. Comprehensive analysis confirmed the successful incorporation of aluminum into SrTiO₃, increasing oxygen vacancy concentration and enhancing charge transfer. The deposition of RhCr₂O₃ and CoOOH cocatalysts significantly improved photocatalytic activity, boosting hydrogen and oxygen evolution rates to 3.8401 and 1.6319 mmol g⁻¹ h⁻¹, respectively. The introduction of nano-SiO₂ increased hardness (0.23–0.25 GPa) and Young’s modulus (5.27–5.40 GPa), reinforcing structural integrity. The development of efficient photocatalytic panels requires a multifaceted strategy that considers chemical, mechanical, and optical properties together with stability, durability, and energy efficiency. Future research should focus on optimizing these key parameters to enhance system performance for industrial applications.

12C18Cr10NiТi and 0.08C16Cr11Ni3Мo austenitic steels serve as structural materials for fuel assembly covers in the BN-350 fast reactor, as well as for the covers of transport packagings for transportation and storage of spent nuclear fuel (SNF). To predict failure of these elements, it is of paramount importance to know their mechanical properties at elevated temperatures after in-pile irradiation. We performed tensile and creep tests at room temperature (RT), 350 °C and 450 °C of irradiated samples cut from the higher half of fuel duct pipes of the BN-350 reactor. A non-monotonic temperature dependence of tensile strength, yield stress, and relative elongation was shown. Microstructural investigation revealed the origin of this dependence lies in the different distribution of carbides and is also associated with the formation of α'-phase.