Architecting the Future: Nanocatalysts and Functional Materials for Sustainable Environmental Remediation

Dear Colleagues,

Pollution from industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and other sources contaminates the air, water, and soil. These environmental problems threaten human health, ecosystems, and the foundation of Earth's sustainability. Conventional remediation methods often have limitations, such as high cost, incomplete contaminant removal, and the generation of harmful by-products. Nanocatalysts, nanoscale engineered materials, possess unique properties that make them highly effective in breaking down pollutants. They can target specific contaminants, operate at low temperatures and pressures, and promote the degradation of pollutants into harmless products. Functional materials, which are another exciting development in nanotechnology, offer a complementary approach. These materials can be designed to absorb, adsorb, or sequester pollutants and prevent them from contaminating the environment. In addition, they can be tailored to specific contaminants and environmental conditions to maximize their effectiveness. Environmental pollution is a pressing global challenge that requires innovative solutions. Catalysis offers a powerful approach for remediating contaminated environments, and this Special Issue explores exciting advancements in nanocatalysts and functional materials designed to address this critical need. In addition, this Special Issue explores cutting-edge advancements in nanocatalysts and functional materials for driving green and sustainable chemical synthesis. It will showcase the design, synthesis, characterization, and catalytic applications of nanomaterials, with a focus on their functionality for environmentally friendly processes. We invite researchers to submit original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that highlight the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field. The issue covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to the following:

• Synthesis and characterization of novel nanocatalysts (metal nanoparticles, metal–organic frameworks, etc.);
• Development of functional materials for catalyst, catalyst supports, adsorption, separation, and activation;
• Catalytic strategies for green transformations (biomass conversion, CO2 utilization, etc.);
• Green approach to the synthesis of functional materials;
• Computational modeling and simulations of nanocatalysts and reaction mechanisms.

Prof. Dr. Sagadevan Suresh
Prof. Dr. Is Fatimah
Guest Editors

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• nanocatalysts
• metal nanoparticles
• metal–organic frameworks
• functional materials
• sustainable environmental remediation