Catalysts, Volume 14, Issue 7

The mechanism of the electrochemical CO₂ reduction reaction on a Cu(110) surface has yet to be fully revealed. In this work, based on first-principles calculations, we investigate the mechanisms of the CO₂ reduction reaction to produce C₁ (including...

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a greenhouse gas, and its resource use is vital for carbon reduction and neutrality. Herein, the nucleophilic addition reaction of calcium carbide (CaC₂) to CO₂ was studied for the first time to synthesize propiolic and butyne...

A binary Fe₂O₃/Fe₃O₄ mixed nanocomposite was prepared by phyto-mediated avenue to be suited in the photo-Fenton photodegradation of methylene blue (MB) in the presence of H₂O₂. XRD and SEM analyses illustrated that Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles of average crys...

The liquid-phase hydrogenation of muconic acid (MA) to produce bio-adipic acid (AdA) is a prominent environmentally friendly chemical process, that can be achieved through two distinct methodologies: catalytic direct hydrogenation using molecular hyd...

In this study, Ag-AgCl/attapulgite (Ag-AgCl/ATP) composites were synthesized via a direct precipitation method using ATP nanorods as a catalyst supporter. ATP nanorods helped to increase the dispersion of Ag-AgCl particles and broaden the light absor...

Current global challenges associated with energy security and climate emergency, caused by the combustion of fossil fuels (e.g., jet fuel and diesel), necessitate the accelerated development and deployment of sustainable fuels derived from renewable...

The technology for the selective catalytic reduction of NO_x by CO (CO-SCR) has the capability to simultaneously eliminate CO and NO_x from industrial flue gas and automobile exhaust, thus making it a promising denitrification method. The advancement o...

A study on the reaction of methanol to aromatic hydrocarbons using catalysts based on hybrid zeolites MFI-MEL, MFI-MTW, and MFI-MCM-41 at a temperature of 340 °C and a pressure of 10.0 MPa was carried out. It is shown that in the synthesis of hyd...

This Special Issue is a continuation of the previous successful Special Issue, “Catalysis on Zeolites and Zeolite-Like Materials”, which presented the latest developments and advances in the synthesis, characterization, and application of...

In this editorial, I would like to provide an overview of the eleven contributions to the Special Issue entitled “State of the Art in Molecular Catalysis in Europe”, which is part of the Organic and Polymer Chemistry Section of Catalysts...

This investigation confirms that the existence of the hydrogen spillover effect (HSPE) in the case of metal catalysts supported on non-reducible monoxides or zeolites is based on a strong corpus of experimental studies, enlarging and deepening previo...

ERI and SSZ-13 were subjected to post-synthetic treatments (depending on the zeolite topology) to create micro-/mesoporous materials. The results in terms of NH₃-SCR-DeNO_x show that the applied treatments improved the catalytic activity of the Cu-con...

Catalytic conversion of CO₂ to CO via the reverse water gas shift (RWGS) reaction has been identified as a promising approach for CO₂ utilization and mitigation of CO₂ emissions. Bare Pt shows low activity for the RWGS reaction due to its low oxophil...

The proposed study is devoted to highlighting the importance of mixed oxides preparation through the layered double hydroxide route for undesirable gas pollutants abatement. Different series of Cu/Al/Ce mixed oxides with similar or different stoichio...

The use of non–precious metals for electrocatalytic hydrogen reaction (HER) is particularly important for energy conservation and environmental protection. In this work, three new cobalt corroles containing o−, m−, and p−nitro...

With the abuse of antibiotics, its pollution poses an increasing threat to the environment and human health. Effective degradation of organic pollutants in water bodies is urgent. Compared to traditional treatment methods, advanced oxidation processe...

The significance and challenges of hydrotreatment processes for vegetable oils have recently become apparent, encompassing various reactions like decarbonylation, decarboxylation, and hydrogenation. Heterogeneous noble or transition metal catalysts p...

The efficient detection of lead ions (Pb²⁺) is significant for environmental protection and public health. Electrochemical detection has emerged as one of the most promising technologies due to its low detection limits, high sensitivity, and co...

The extensive use of plastics has led to a significant environmental threat due to the generation of waste plastic, which has shown significant challenges during recycling. The catalytic hydrocracking route, however, is viewed as a key strategy to ma...

Water pollution has become a great challenge today. To address this problem regarding wastewater treatment by removing toxic synthetic dyes from wastewater, this research focused on the synthesis of a novel starch-modified NiCrMn-layered double hydro...

This study aimed to explore the impact of varying amounts of added Au (0.5 to 2 wt.%) and the structural characteristics of anatase TiO₂ supports (nanoparticles (TP, S_BET = 88 m²/g) and nanorods (TR, S_BET = 105 m²/g)) on the catalytic efficiency of T...

This comprehensive review covers recent advancements in utilizing various types of polymers and their modifications as photocatalysts for the removal of pharmaceutical contaminants from water. It also considers polymers that enhance the photocatalyti...

A novel alkaline serine protease, derived from the Staphylococcus aureus strain ALA1 previously isolated from dromedary milk, was subjected to purification and characterization. Optimal protease production occurred under specific culture conditions....

Acid–base M²⁺MgAlO and M²⁺AlO mixed oxides (where M²⁺ = Mg, Cu, Co, Zn, and Ni) were obtained by thermal decomposition of the corresponding layered double hydroxide (LDH) precursors and used as catalysts for cyclohexanol and benzaldehyde conden...

This study presents a series of Cu-Mn/Al₂O₃ catalysts prepared by the polyol method to improve the toluene combustion process. The catalytic activity evaluation results showed that the different polyols have a great influence on catalyst activity, in...

The rapid development of industrialization has resulted in the excessive emission of hazardous contaminants into our water and air resources, adversely affecting both health and the environment [...]

The formation of heterojunctions for efficient charge separation has been practiced for the preparation of efficient semiconductor-based photocatalysts for applications such as hydrogen production and environmental remediation. In this study, we synt...

An approach towards incorporating varied degrees of steric profiles around the ligand’s backbone, which were envisaged to alter the catalytic paths leading to targeted 1-C₈/1-C₆ olefin products, were explored. Cr-pre-catalysts designed with PNP...

In 2022, Beller and coworkers achieved the reversible hydrogenation of CO₂ to formic acid using a Mn(I)–PN⁵P complex with excellent activity and reusability of the catalyst. To understand the detailed mechanism for the reversible hydrogen relea...

Catalytic materials exist in several forms and can be prepared using different methodologies and protocols [...]

Over the years, transition metal catalysis has had a significant impact on science and technology [...]

The 6-electron electrochemical reduction of IO₃⁻ to I⁻ represents a breakthrough for the development of next-generation redox flow batteries, offering substantially higher energy densities for oxidizer storage. Our study reveals that on a...

Lanthanum (La) integration (at various nominal contents) in SBA-15 prepared under acidic medium was intended from corresponding direct nitrate addition during mesoporous silica formation. Materials were impregnated with Pt (1.5 wt%) and studied throu...

The performance of bifunctional hybrid catalysts based on phosphotungstic acid (H₃PW₁₂O₄₀, HPW) supported on TiO₂ combined with a Cu-ZnO(Al) catalyst in the direct synthesis of dimethyl ether (DME) from syngas has been investigated. In this work, dif...

In the face of escalating environmental challenges, innovative solutions for purifying air and water are more critical than ever [...]

Developing highly active and available, environmentally friendly, and low-cost photocatalytic materials is one of the most popular topics in photocatalytic degradation systems. In the present study, a series of BiOCl/Sepiolite composite photocatalyst...

The fluidization of two different solids was investigated by varying the temperature and pressure conditions and the fluidizing gas. The solids are a novel catalyst and a water sorbent that could be used to perform sorption-enhanced methanol synthesi...

The interaction between point defects in (La_1−xCa_x)MnO_3−δ (x = 0, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4) perovskites and their redox catalytic properties in a three-reactor chemical looping hydrogen production process is investigated. During the reduction...

In this study, copper (Cu)- and manganese (Mn)-based layered double hydroxide (LDH) nanosheets were produced by modest and low-cost hydrothermal technique to display an improved photocatalytic performance toward the degradation of aqueous methylene b...

Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is one of the most environmentally friendly and versatile chemical oxidizing agents, with only O₂ and H₂O as reaction products. It is widely used in environmental protection, industrial production, and medical fields. At pres...

Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, a cost-effective biomass derivative, offers a sustainable path for synthesizing 1,5-pentanediol through hydrogenolysis. To develop the efficient production of 1,5-pentanediol from this alcohol, we have prepared a series of...

In the current investigation, the antibacterial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) formed by an aqueous extract of Psidium guajava leaves against foodborne pathogenic bacterial strains was investigated. To achieve this goal, 33 bacte...

Following the goals of the circular economy, this work demonstrates that an industrial by-product can be used in environmental remediation. Metallurgical slag and citric acid were used to form an Fe:Cit complex by simultaneously carrying out the lixi...

In order to establish the formation patterns of the Co–Mg oxide system, samples with different Co:Mg ratios and heat treatment temperatures were synthesized and studied. A study of the samples confirmed the phase transition of Mg_xCo_2–xO₄...

Catalytic dechlorination of organic chlorides by palladium (Pd) with HCOOH represents one of the most effective and promising techniques for environmental remediation. In this study, we adopted alkaline-modified porous natural sponge as support of a...

The perpetually fluctuating economic and environmental climate significantly increases the demand for alternative fuel sources. The utilization of hydrogen gas is a viable option for such a fuel source. Hydrogen is one of the most energy-dense known...

Heterogeneous Fenton technology was employed for the advanced treatment of Maotai-flavored Baijiu wastewater. Novel catalysts were prepared by loading different active ingredients (Mn, Fe, and Cu) on γ-Al₂O₃ using an impregnation method. The ef...

Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is an important chemical with a diverse range of industrial applications in chemical synthesis and medical disinfection. The traditional anthraquinone oxidation process, with high energy consumption and complexity, is being r...

This review article provides useful information on TiO₂ and ZnO photocatalysts and their derivatives in removing organic contaminants such as dyes, hydrocarbons, pesticides, etc. Also, the reaction mechanisms of TiO₂ and ZnO photocatalysts and their...

The biomass filtrate of the endophytic bacterial strain Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Fa.2 was utilized for the eco-friendly production of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs). The yellowish-brown color’s optical properties showed a maximum surface plasm...