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State-of-the-Art Polymerization Catalysis submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3018 | Submission Open
Keywords: olefin polymerization; ring-opening polymerization; metathesis; organometallics; homogeneous catalysts; heterogeneous catalysts; Ziegler-Natta; metallocenes; half-metallocenes; late transition metal catalysts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry)
Computational Chemistry on Predicting Catalytic Reactions
edited by , Ayan Datta and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 460 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational chemistry; reaction mechanisms; kinetic simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational Catalysis)
Carbon-Based Catalysts and Electrocatalysts: Synthesis and Applications submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open
Keywords: char; activated carbon; carbon materials; nanostructured carbons; carbon composites; carbon catalysts; carbonaceous supports; activation methods; carbonization; graphitization; superporous materials; doped carbons; functionalized carbons; carbon surface chemistry; carbon molecular sieves; ordered mesoporous carbons; carbon-coated materials; carbon electrodes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Photocatalysts for Efficient Removal of Dyes from Industrial Effluents: Prospects and Challenges submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8158 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysts; semiconductors; composites; carbonaceous nanomaterials; hybrid photocatalysts; dye removal; advanced wastewater treatments; adsorption; photocatalytic degradation; synergistic effect
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
Microbial Biocatalysis, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6567 | Submission Open
Keywords: whole-cell biocatalyst; immobilized cells; genetic engineering; metabolic engineering; synthetic biology; bio-reaction engineering; fermentation; interfacial biocatalysis; biocompatible chemistry; chemo-enzymatic cascade reaction; designing bioreactor; process optimization; separation engineering; integrated processes; in situ product removal; extractive fermentation; biosynthesis; industrial enzymes; antibody; biosurfactant; biopigments; bioflavors; biofuels; bio-based materials; bioactive chemicals; extracellular polymeric substances; biotransformation; drug intermediate; chiral chemical; value-added chemical; biodegradation; crude oil; aromatic hydrocarbon; aniline; plasticizer; pesticide; environmental hormone; microplastic; bio-desulfurization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)
Catalytic Energy Conversion and Catalytic Environmental Purification
edited by , Yuxi Liu and Shaomian Liu
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6513 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; homogenous catalysis; catalytic biomass conversion; NOx catalytic reduction; catalyst synthesis; catalytic performance; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; single-atom catalysis
Mineral-Based Composite Catalytic Materials
edited by Pengwei Huo, Xin Liu, Zhi Zhu and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4323 | Submission Open
Keywords: mineral-based catalysts; pollutant degradation; water splitting; CO2 reduction; biomass conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Catalyzing the Sustainable Process Paradigm
edited by and Carlos Omar Castillo Araiza
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2285 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalysis; photocatalysis; reaction engineering; heterogenous kinetics and reaction mechanism; reactor modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Reaction Engineering)
Zeolites and Zeolite-Based Catalysis
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2172 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel synthesis and characterization; zeolite and zeolite-based catalysis; acid– base catalysis; redox catalysis; bifunctional catalysis; environmental catalysis; photocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Catalysis)
Commemorative Special Issue for Prof. Dr. Dion Dionysiou
edited by , Yaron Paz, Maria G. Antoniou and Hussain Al-Ekabi
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2157 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental catalysis; water; air; and soil pollution or treatment; Fenton catalytic oxidation; UV-based catalytic oxidation; catalytic advanced oxidation technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)
Cutting-Edge Catalytic Biomass Conversion in Europe submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1468 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalytic biomass conversion; biofuel and biochemical production; novel catalysts; sustainable development; cutting-edge technologies; green chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)
Environmental Applications of Novel Nanocatalytic Materials
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1457 | Submission Open
Keywords: environment; energy; nanocatalytic materials; nanostructured; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)
Powering the Future: Advances of Catalysis in Batteries
edited by Feifei Wang and Jinxing Chen
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1078 | Submission Open
Keywords: chalcogen electrochemistry; halogen electrochemistry; electrocatalysts for batteries; fuel cell; water splitting; ORR; high energy density; metal– halogen (Cl; Br; I) batteries; metal– chalcogen (S/Se/Te) batteries; metal– O2 batteries; metal– CO2 batteries; metal– nitrate batteries; metal– N2 batteries
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)
Green Chemistry and Catalysis submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1040 | Submission Open
Keywords: green chemistry; homogeneous catalysts; heterogeneous catalysis; catalyzed organic synthesis
Editorial Board Members' Collection Series: Catalysts and Processes for Synthesis of Green Fuels submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 460 | Submission Open
Keywords: green fuels; green hydrogen; e-fuels; solar fuels; biofuels; biomass valorization; catalysts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Biocatalysis in Non-conventional Media 2024 submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 414 | Submission Open
Keywords: enzyme catalysis; non-conventional media; industrial biotechnology; flow biocatalysis; sustainable chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)
Commemorative Special Issue for Prof. Dr. David Ollis
edited by , Yaron Paz, Maria G. Antoniou and Hussain Al-Ekabi
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 319 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; photocatalysts; semiconductors; photocatalysis for environmental catalysis applications; catalytic purification of air and water; solar cells; perovskite; mechanistic studies and modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
Catalytic Carbonylation Reactions, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbonylation; catalyzed organic synthesis; heterogeneous catalysis; heterocycles; homogeneous catalysis; carbonylated compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry)
New Insights into Catalytic Hydrogenation
edited by , Linbao Zhang and Lingyun Wang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal catalysis; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; catalysis technology; catalytic hydrogenation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry)
Photocatalytic and Photoelectrochemical Production of Hydrogen Peroxide
edited by and Shin Ichi Naya
submission deadline 1 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalytic H2O2 production; photoelectrochemical H2O2 production; two electron-oxygen reduction reaction; two electron-water oxidation reaction; activity; selectivity; stability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
Design and Synthesis of Nanostructured Catalysts, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6266 | Submission Open
Keywords: plasmonic nanomaterials; metal nano-oxides; metal organic frameworks; semiconductor nanostructures; 2D materials; surface engineered catalysts; defect engineering; electrocatalysts; photocatalysts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanostructured Catalysts)
State-of-the-Art of Heterostructured Photocatalysts
edited by
submission deadline 11 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterojunctions; type-I or type-II heterojunctions; p-n heterojunction; S-scheme; Z-scheme; p-n heterojunctions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
Heterogeneous Catalysis for Sustainable Conversion of Biomass, Carbon Dioxide and Plastic Waste into Fuels and Chemicals
edited by Ines Graca, and Alan J. McCue
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5705 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterogeneous catalysts; biomass; carbon dioxide; waste plastics; characterisation; structure– activity correlations; reaction networks; kinetic studies and models; conventional thermal catalysis; sustainable energy sources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Catalysis)
Photocatalyzed and Electrochemical Processes for a Cleaner Environment
edited by
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4834 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; advanced oxidation processes; photo-fenton; electro-fenton; water splitting; CO2 reduction; electrochemical cells; photoelectrochemical cells (PECs); photocatalysts development; plasmonic photocatalysis; life cycle assessment (LCA); electrorefinery; electrocoagulation; hydrogen production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
Catalysts for Water and Air Pollution Control: Present and Future, 2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1560 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental catalysis; air pollution; CO; VOCs; NOx added soot particles; catalytic processes; water pollution; photocatalysis; Emerging Organic Contaminants (EOCs); wastewater treatment; heterogeneous catalysts; Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)
Photocatalysis towards a Sustainable Future
edited by Xiuli Dong
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1179 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalyst; photocatalysis; antimicrobial effects; pathogenic microorganisms; toxicity; antimicrobial mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
State-of-the-Art Catalytic Conversion of Biomass and Their Derivatives in Asia
edited by , Huyen Tran Dang and
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 296 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass conversion; catalysis; biofuels; renewable energy; green chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)
Polyoxometalates (POMs) as Catalysts for Biomass Conversion
edited by , Thirukkallam Kanthadai Varadarajan and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8517 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyoxometalates; heteropolyacids; biomass; biofuels; biomaterials; biochemicals; biofertilizers; catalysis; biocatalysis; electrocatalysis; synthesis; properties; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)
Glucose Production from Biomass–Kinetics, Thermodynamics and Catalysis submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 1167 | Submission Open
Keywords: glucose; biomass; fractionation; cellulose; hemicellulose; lignin; solid acid; catalyst; kinetics; thermodynamics; catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)
Electrochemical and Photoelectrochemical Processes for Water Splitting
edited by and Ahmed Abd El-Moneim
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1017 | Submission Open
Keywords: water splitting using carbon-based electrodes; aspects of PEC water splitting’ s thermodynamics and computational approach; PEC water splitting working concept; developing semiconductors HER catalysts; metal oxide-based catalysts for HER catalysts; Pt-free photo- and electrocatalyst-based HER; bimetallic metals for photo- and electrocatalysis for water splitting; employing polymers as photo(electrocatalysts); techno-economic feasibility of hydrogen production; hardware of PEM and alkaline electrolyzers; photochemical approach for hydrogen evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis for Sustainable Energy)
Advanced Electrocatalysts for Energy-Related Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalysis; energy conversion; energy storage; fuel cells; water splitting; metal– air batteries; CO2 reduction; nitrogen reduction; advanced materials; catalyst design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)
Defects in Photocatalysis and Advanced Oxidation
edited by
submission deadline 28 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; defect engineering; advanced oxidation; surface defects; delocalization; water splitting; catalyst surface
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
Porous Materials as Efficient Catalysts: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5652 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterogeneous catalysts; solid phase catalysts; mixed metal catalysts; catalytic processes; fluidized bed/fixed bed/slurry catalysts; catalysts for green chemicals; catalysts for blue hydrogen; reaction mechanism; kinetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Reaction Engineering)
Advanced Catalytic Materials and Processes for Water/Wastewater Treatment
edited by Xiaodi Duan, Jing Ding and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5620 | Submission Open
Keywords: water treatment; catalyst; catalytic processes; contaminants of emerging concern; advanced oxidation processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)
Recent Advances in g-C3N4-Based Photocatalysts submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5296 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; carbon dioxide reduction; g-C3N4; reactive oxygen species; nitrogen oxides
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
N-heterocyclic Carbenes (NHC) and NHC-Metal Complexes: Preparation, Characterization and Applications in Modern Catalysis submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4709 | Submission Open
Keywords: N-Heterocyclic Carbene; NHC; NHC-metal based complexes; NHC ligands; catalysis; heterogenous catalysis; homogenous catalysis; olefin metathesis; immobilized NHC based catalysts; catalytic cross-coupling reactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry)
Recent Advances in Photocatalytic Treatment of Pollutants in Water
edited by Xiufang Chen, Zhexin Zhu and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3772 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalytic nanomaterial; advanced oxidation technology; environmental photocatalysis; degradation mechanism; wastewater treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
Catalytic Reforming and Hydrogen Production: From the Past to the Future
edited by , and Eleni A. Kyriakidou
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3553 | Submission Open
Keywords: syngas; hydrogen production; steam reforming; CO2 methanation; water gas shift (WGS) reaction; fuels; clean energy; hydrocarbons to fuels; fuel cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Catalysis)
In-Depth Study of Electrochemical Reduction Catalysts and Promoters toward Green and Sustainable Processes submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3257 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochemistry; electrocatalysis; fuel cells and electrolyzers; hydrogen energy vector; electroreforming; renewable energy; renewable feedstock; valuable chemicals; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)
Palladium Catalysis
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2213 | Submission Open
Keywords: homogeneous and heterogeneous palladium catalysts; Pd catalysts for environmental protection; Pd catalysts in organic reactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Recent Advances in Photo/Electrocatalytic Water Splitting
edited by Baodong Mao, Yanhong Liu, and Fang Chai
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2059 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; water splitting; organic oxidation coupled hydrogen production; photo-assisted electrocatalysis; mechanism studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
Recent Advances in Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering
edited by and Junfeng Liu
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1739 | Submission Open
Keywords: enzyme; biocatalysis; enzyme discovery; enzyme engineering; enzyme evolution; multienzymatic synthesis; metabolic engineering; metabolic pathway
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)
Advances in Catalyst Design and Application for Fuel Cells
edited by Zhenguo Li and Yan Yin
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1420 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuel cell; oxygen reduction reaction; hydrogen oxidation reaction; electrochemical reaction; membrane electrode assembly; Pt nanoalloy; single-atom catalyst; activity; stability; hydrothermal management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Catalysis)
Novel Chemocatalysts and/or Biocatalysts for Sustainable Production of Value-Added Chemicals and Biofuels
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1113 | Submission Open
Keywords: homogeneous and heterogeneous chemocatalysts; biocatalysts; value-added chemicals; biofuels; biomass
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis for Sustainable Energy)
Electronic Structures Modulation of Transition Metal Chalcogenides for Energy Storage and Catalysis Applications
edited by and Minjie Shi
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1019 | Submission Open
Keywords: transition metal compound; controlled synthesis; electronic structure modulation; energy storage; high efficiency electrocatalysis; water splitting; oxygen reduction reaction; mechanism investigation; theoretical calculation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Advances in Catalytic Conversion of Biomass
edited by , Feng Shen, Xiaoning Liu and Yafei Wang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 847 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable resources; biomass conversion; biofuels and biochemicals; catalytic routes; sustainable catalysis; homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis; photocatalyst; electrocatalyst
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)
Enzyme and Biocatalysis Application submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 766 | Submission Open
Keywords: enzyme production; enzyme purification; biocatalysis; optimization; lipase; cellulase; protease; amylase; biofuels; enzymatic-catalyzed synthesis; enzyme immobilization; biomass utilization; environmental protection; glucosidase; biotransformation; enzymatic kinetics; ultrasound-assisted enzymatic reaction; bio-reactor; enzymatic-assisted extraction; experimental design; response surface methodology (RSM)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)
Recent Advances in Photocatalytic Wastewater Treatment
edited by , and Alexandra Ioannidi
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; visible-light photocatalysts; water treatment; hybrid systems; decontamination; detoxification; reactive species; transformation products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
Computational and Theoretical Methods in Environmental Catalysis
edited by and Stevan Armaković
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational chemistry/physics; theoretical modeling; environmental catalysis; catalyst design; reaction kinetics; sustainability; environmental remediation; computational materials science; catalytic mechanism; predictive modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational Catalysis)
Architecting the Future: Nanocatalysts and Functional Materials for Sustainable Environmental Remediation
edited by Sagadevan Suresh and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocatalysts; metal nanoparticles; metal– organic frameworks; functional materials; sustainable environmental remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
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