Noble Metal-Based Nanomaterials for Heterogeneous Catalysis

Dear Colleagues,

In order to boost the efficiency of a desired reaction, catalysts are necessary for over 80% of industrial processes. Different from homogeneous catalysts, heterogeneous catalysts are usually in the form of either metals or ionic compounds, are stable even under relatively harsh reaction conditions and readily separate from reactants and products. Noble metals have received widespread attention in the field of heterogeneous catalysis due to their unique intrinsic properties and irreplaceable catalytic activities. However, the scarcity and high cost limit their large-scale application; thus, maximizing the utilization efficiency of noble metals is of significance for the pursuit of sustainable energy. Nanostructures offer the possibility to reduce costs and maximize atom utilization, becoming an ideal catalyst platform for heterogeneous catalysis. In particular, rational structural design and regulation are very important for optimizing the catalytic performance of noble metals. Therefore, the main goal of this Special Issue is to present progress in the advancement of noble metal-based nanomaterials for heterogeneous catalysis.

Submissions to this Special Issue, entitled “Noble Metal-Based Nanomaterials for Heterogeneous Catalysis,” are welcome in the form of original research papers or short reviews reflecting upon the knowledge in the field of noble metal-based catalysts and their applications in heterogeneous catalysis, including electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, thermal catalysis, etc. We cordially invite you to submit your contributions to this Special Issue, whose topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Electrocatalysis, including fuel cells, water electrolyzers, small molecule electrooxidation, CO₂ reduction reaction, etc.;
• Photocatalysis, including photocatalytic water splitting, degradation and mineralization of organic pollutants, CO₂ reduction into hydrocarbon fuels, selective organic synthesis, etc.;
• Thermal catalysis, including CO₂ hydrogenation, CO hydrogenation, methanethiol from H₂S-rich syngas and CH₃OH–H₂S routes, HCOOH dehydration, etc.;
• Others topics related to heterogeneous catalysis.

Dr. Menggang Li
Dr. Shuo Geng
Dr. Manyi Gao
Guest Editors

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• noble metals
• nanomaterials
• heterogeneous catalysis
• electrocatalysis
• photocatalysis
• thermal catalysis