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New Insights into Synergistic Dual Catalysis
edited by , Dehua He and Yuxin Guo
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalyst design; energy transformation reactions; synergistic effect; dual catalysis; mechanism study
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Functional Nanomaterials in Catalysis and Sensing
edited by , and Haiping Xu
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; catalyst design; energy conversion; electrocatalyst; photocatalyst; nanomaterials-based sensors; real-time monitoring; wastewater purification; water splitting; fuel cell
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanostructured Catalysts)
Catalysts for Energy Storage
edited by and Yisi Liu
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: photo/electrocatalysis; high efficiency and stability; new structure and morphology; novel preparation and characterization methods; catalytic mechanism and theory
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis for Sustainable Energy)
Advanced Catalysis for Energy and Environmental Applications
edited by , and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2134 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced catalysts; green and clean energy; energy storage; waste water treatment; air purification; carbon capture; environmental remediation; drug synthesis; food processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Non-precious Metal Catalysts for Energy and Environment-Related Applications
edited by , Wei Guo, Wei Zhang, Yang Ding and Kaibin Chu
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2094 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage; energy conversion; energy utilization; environment rehabilitation; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; H2 production; N2 fixation; CO2 conversion; homogeneous catalysis; heterogeneous catalysis; green synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)
Enzyme Catalysis and Enzyme Engineering
edited by and Fengxi Li
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 512 | Submission Open
Keywords: biocatalysis; enzyme engineering; enzyme immobilization; biocatalytic promiscuity; non-natural reactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)
Catalytic Removal of Micropollutants in Water Environments
edited by , Liping Yang and Feroz Shaik
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalysis; micropollutants; water purification; catalytic degradation; sustainable water treatment; advanced oxidation processes; water treatment technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)
Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Efficient Photo(Electro)Catalytic Oxygen Evolution/Reduction Reactions
edited by and Fei Yan
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon; nanomaterials; oxygen evolution reaction; photoelectrocatalysis; doping; heterostructuture; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
New Trends in Catalysis: ELITECAT 2024 submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: process simulation; CO2 valorization; biomass; alternative fuels; LCA; data exploitation and management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Applications of Heterogeneous Catalysts in Green Chemistry, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterogeneous catalysts; sustainable chemistry; functional nanomaterials; pollution control; environmental catalysis; CO2 conversion; hydrogen production; catalysts design and synthesis; fuel cell catalysts; oxidation/reduction; solid catalysts; acid/base catalysts; catalysts activation; catalyst deactivation
Latest Advances and Prospects of Nanomaterials for Catalysis and Energy Storage
edited by Qiming Liu
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; electrochemistry; electrocatalysts; photocatalysts; fuel cells; batteries; hydrogen; CO2; energy storage; energy conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanostructured Catalysts)
Latest Advances and Prospects of Catalytic Dehydrogenation and Hydrogenation
edited by Bofeng Zhang and Hongyan Wang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen energy; catalytic dehydrogenation; saturated hydrogenation; nanocatalysts; heterogeneous catalysis; hydrogen production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Catalysis)
Catalysis on Stable Molecules (CO2, CO, CH4, N2, NH3) Activation and Their Transformation, 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: CO2 activation; CO2 conversion; CO2 hydrogenation; dry reforming of methane; methane activation; methane conversion; amination; ammonia decomposition; N2 activation; ammonia synthesis; carbonylation; hydroformylation; CO hydrogenation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)
Catalysis for Hydrogen Storage and Release
edited by , and Valentina Naticchioni
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen; fuel cell; water splitting; MOF; LHOC; biofuel; reforming; hydrogasification; metal hydrides
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Catalysis)
Catalytic Processes in Biofuel Production and Biomass Valorization, 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable chemistry; biomass valorization; biofuel; biodiesel production; waste production; raw materials; glycerol
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)
Advances in Catalytic Conversion of Solid Wastes
edited by Lingen Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalytic conversion; solid wastes to carbon materials; solid wastes to energy; solid wastes to syngas; solid wastes to oil; solid wastes to chemicals; pyrolysis of solid wastes; gasification of solid wastes; catalytic reforming
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)
Advances in Environmental Catalysis for a Sustainable Future
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental catalysis; sustainable catalysis; green chemistry; pollution control; nanocatalysis; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; renewable energy
Photocatalysis: Past, Present, and Future Outlook
edited by
submission deadline 5 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental applications; energy production; advanced materials; hybrid systems; industrial applications; smart photocatalytic systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
Carbon-Based Catalysts for Water and Wastewater Treatment, 2nd Edition submission deadline 10 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 758 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon-cased catalysts; preparation; water treatment; wastewater treatment; pollution control; seawater desalination
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)
New Insights into Catalysis for Hydrogen Production and Fuel Conversion
edited by Zhourong Xiao and Guozhu Li
submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5446 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuel conversion; energy conversion; hydrogen production; energy conversion; homogeneous catalysis; heterogeneous catalysis; steam reforming; cracking; dehydrogenation; biomass gasification; catalytic mechanism; theoretical calculations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Catalysis)
Heterogeneous Photocatalysis for Cyclic Compound Synthesis or Functionalization, a Promising Approach for Discovery Chemistry
edited by Yixiong Lin
submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterogeneous photocatalysis; photocatalytic cyclization; cycloaddition; green chemistry; photoredox chemistry; semiconductor-based photocatalysts; ring compound functionalization; drug discovery; nanomaterial photocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
Green Chemistry and Catalytic Materials Design: Self-Sustainability Based on Innovative Materials
edited by Sanja J. Armakovic, Maja Šćepanović and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable processes; renewable resources; catalyst synthesis and characterization; eco-friendly solutions; green solvents; surface analysis; chemical analysis; structure– property relationships; reaction kinetics; predictive models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Enzymes for Biomass Valorization
edited by Rodrigo Octávio Mendonça Alves de Souza and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: biocatalysis; enzyme immobilization; hybrid catalysis; biomass valorization; cell immobilization; Nanomaterials; artificial enzymes; photocatalysis; cofactor regeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)
Immobilized Biocatalysts, 3rd Edition
edited by and Nathália Saraiva Rios
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1744 | Submission Open
Keywords: enzyme immobilization; heterogeneous biocatalysts; enzyme stabilization; novel immobilization platforms; bioreactor design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)
New Advances in Chemoenzymatic Synthesis, 2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemoenzymatic processes; biocatalysis; organic synthesis; biologically active compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)
Catalysis and Catalytic Processes for Valuable Chemical Production from CO2
edited by , Kwangho Park and Kyung Rok Lee
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon dioxide; carbon monoxide; methane; hydrogen; ammonia; heterogeneous catalysis; homogeneous catalysis; electrical catalysis; photosynthesis; polymer synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)
Biochar Development in Catalytic Applications
edited by Na Chen and Kecheng Zhu
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: biochar; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; thermocatalysis; value-added chemicals production; energy production; environmental remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)
Recent Advances in Palladium-Catalyzed Organic Synthesis
edited by Erqing Li and Yue Wang
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: palladium catalysis; cross-coupling reactions; allylation; asymmetric catalysis; annulations; photoinduced palladium-catalyzed transformations; chiral palladium complexes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry)
Cutting-Edge Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage
edited by and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; energy conversion; energy storage; electrode materials; electrocatalysts; metal-ion batteries; supercapacitors; hybrid capacitors; electrocatalytic reactions; value-added chemical production; mechanism study; coupling technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)
Porous Catalysts: Synthesis and Catalytic Performance
edited by Lu Wang
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous catalyst; micropore; mesopore; macropore; hierarchical pore; metal-organic frameworks; porous carbons; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; thermal catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Catalysis: The Key to Valorizing Crude Glycerol submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: crude glycerol; biodiesel production; sustainable catalytic processes; purification methodologies; effective glycerol usage; catalytic esterification; catalytic etherification; catalytic acetalization; catalytic oxidation; deep eutectic solvents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis for Sustainable Energy)
Feature Review/Perspective Papers in Photocatalysis submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; photochemical reactions; photocatalytic synthesis; photocatalytic processes; photo(electro)catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
Topical Advisory Panel Members' Collection Series: Biomass Catalytic Conversion submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass conversion; catalytic conversion; sustainable energy; renewable resources; platform chemicals; biofuels; biodiesel; gasification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)
Nanostructured Materials for Electrocatalytic Applications
edited by Guangjin Zhang
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis and characterization of advanced nanomaterials; nanoparticles based on Pt-group metals; nanoparticles based on non-precious metals; Pt-group metal supports; carbon-based supports; heterogeneous electrocatalysis; synergistic effect; electronic effect; surface-active sites; hydrogen evolution/oxidation; oxygen reduction/evolution; CO2 reduction; N2 reduction; CO; methanol; and ethanol oxidation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanostructured Catalysts)
Nanostructured Materials for Photocatalysis and Electrocatalysis
edited by , Yang Wu and Wen Luo
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterial; nanocomposites; photocatalysts; green synthesis; environmental pollutants; clean fuel production; Pt-group metal supports; carbon-based supports; heterogeneous electrocatalysis; synergistic effects; electronic effects; and surface-active sites; hydrogen evolution/oxidation; oxygen reduction/evolution; CO; methanol; and ethanol oxidation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanostructured Catalysts)
Remediation of Natural Waters by Photocatalysis
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; hybrid inorganic-organic materials; nanomaterials; green chemistry; phyto- and fungal synthesis; biological activity; chitin/chitosan; antimicrobial activity; environment monitoring and protection; harmful algal blooms; ammonia; nitrate; nitrite; phosphorus; cyanotoxins; heavy metals removal; photoreactors; wastewater treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)
Advances in Photocatalytic Degradation
edited by Socorro Oros, and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; composite materials; wastewater treatment; organic pollutants; dyes degradation; photocatalytic hydrogen production; emerging water contaminants; indoor air quality; urban air quality; life cycle analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
TiO2 Photocatalysts—Towards Sustainable Chemistry submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalytic ozonation; visible light application; mechanism investigation; structure modification; structure characterization; water splitting; hydrogen production; photoconversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
Catalytic Conversion of Bioderived Feedstocks to Chemical Platforms and Fuels submission deadline 10 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass; catalysis; bioderived feedstocks; chemical platforms; biofuels; sustainable chemistry; renewable energy; green chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)
Catalytic Conversion and Utilization of Biomass
edited by Xiaojun Shen and Chao Xie
submission deadline 15 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: lignocellulose; fractionation; catalytic conversion; value-added utilization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)
Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents in Catalysis submission deadline 15 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: ionic liquids; deep eutectic solvents; functionalization; catalysts; supported ionic liquids; synthesis of ionic liquids; synthesis of deep eutectic solvents; homogeneous catalysis; heterogeneous catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Insight into Catalysis for Air Pollution Control
edited by Xiang Li, Chizhong Wang and Jin Yuan
submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-pollutant control technology; NOx and VOCs elimination; greenhouse gases conversion; CO2 capture and utilization; indoor air purification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)
Recent Development of Electrocatalysis for Reduction of Carbon Dioxide
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochemical reaction; CO2 reduction; renewable energy; ion transport; electrochemical reactor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)
Insight into Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction
edited by Chuncheng Yang
submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxygen reduction reaction; electrocatalysts; structure design; catalytic mechanism; practical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)
Recent Catalysts for Organic Synthesis
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalytic reactions; metal catalysis; organocatalysis; synthetic methodologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry)
Design, Synthesis and Applications of Homogeneous/Heterogeneous Oxidation Catalysts
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open
Keywords: inorganic supports; organic– inorganic hybrids; heterogeneous catalysts; homogeneous catalysts; oxidation catalysis; theoretical calculations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Feature Papers in Catalysis for Pharmaceuticals submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalysis; pharmaceuticals; bioactive compounds; selectivity; green chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis for Pharmaceuticals)
Catalytic Activity on Thermochemical and Non-thermal Plasma Conversion/Utilization of Methane and Carbon Dioxide
edited by , Gemma S. Grasa and Isabel Martínez
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: sorption-enhanced reforming; sorption-enhanced methanation; plasma/catalysis methanation; dry reforming of methane; CO2 to methanol; CO2 to DME; catalytic decomposition of methane; reverse water– gas shift; CO2 splitting; syngas production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis for Sustainable Energy)
Novel Electrocatalysts for Boosting Oxygen/Hydrogen Evolution Reactions
edited by and Justin Seow
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalytic water splitting; hydrogen evolution reaction; oxygen evolution reaction; seawater electrolysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)
Mechanochemistry and Mechanocatalysis submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanochemistry; liquid-assisted grinding; medicinal mechanochemistry; flow mechanochemistry; reactive milling; mechanochemical activation; solid-state reactions; green chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry)
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