Energy and Catalysis
A section of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991).
Section Information
The Section “Energy and Catalysis” aims to publish original and high-quality research, communications, articles, and review articles in the areas of nanoparticle design, synthesis and mechanistic aspects, modeling, and catalytic application of nanomaterials, with a particular focus on energy, biomass, and sustainable chemical processes.
The focus of the section is on the understanding of the formation of metal nanoparticles with a specific focus on the morphology, including unsupported and supported colloidal nanoparticles with alloy and core–shell structures for (i) energy production including catalytic, photocatalytic, and electrochemical processes, (ii) biomass conversion, and (iii) sustainable chemical processes. Emphasis will be given to the (i) the rational design and synthesis of advanced nanomaterials, (ii) the basic and advanced characterization of understanding their structures and active sites, (iii) the understanding of the nanoparticle formation and reaction mechanisms, and (iv) computational methods for the design of nanomaterials and structure–activity correlations.
All manuscripts submitted for publication under this section will be reviewed by expert Section Editors and undergo a rigorous peer review process. Our goal is to publish high-quality, impactful research in the areas of energy, sustainable catalysis, and design of nanoparticle formation.Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Application of Nanoscale Catalysis in Sustainable Energy Conversions Research (Deadline: 23 February 2026)
- Functional Nano/Single-Atom Catalysts for Next-Generation Zinc Batteries (Zn–Air and Zn-Ion Batteries): Theoretical and Experimental Studies (Deadline: 25 February 2026)
- Applications of Graphitic Carbon Nitride in Photocatalysis (Deadline: 26 February 2026)
- Novel Nanostructures for Thermoelectric Applications (Deadline: 10 March 2026)
- Valorizing Waste-Derived Carbon for Advanced Battery Applications: Innovations and Sustainable Pathways (Deadline: 10 March 2026)
- Surface Microstructure Regulation of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials Photocatalysts for Energy and Environmental Applications (Deadline: 10 March 2026)
- Low-Dimensional Nanocomposites for Energy Harvesting, Storage, and Conversion (Deadline: 18 March 2026)
- Sustainable CO2 Capture and Catalytic Conversion (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- New Advances in Nanochemistry for Heterogeneous Catalysis Research (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Application of Nanocatalysts in the Transformation and Degradation of Organic Pollutants (Deadline: 26 March 2026)
- Nanostructured Materials for Energy Storage (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion (Deadline: 10 April 2026)
- Advances in Energy Harvesting Performance and Sustainability of Triboelectric Nanogenerators (Deadline: 10 April 2026)
- Electrochemical and Electrocatalysis Performance of Functional Nanomaterials (Deadline: 10 April 2026)
- Structural Regulation and Performance Assessment of Nanocatalysts (Deadline: 10 April 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Advanced Nanomaterials and Energy Storage Technologies: Supercapacitor and Batteries (Deadline: 15 April 2026)
- Research Progress of Nanomaterials for Photocatalysis (Deadline: 15 April 2026)
- Nanogenerators for Energy Harvesting and Sensing, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Advances in Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial-Based Electrodes for Application in Electrochemistry (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Next-Generation Photoactive Nanomaterials (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Sustainable Energy Harvesting with Nanomaterials (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Applications of Nanoelectrodes in Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting and H2O2 Generation (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Emerging Thermoelectric Nanomaterials, Techniques and Applications (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Advanced Nanogenerators for Energy and Electrochemical Applications (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Recent Advances in Laser-Induced Carbon Nanomaterials (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Advances in Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Environmental Catalysis: Second Edition (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Cellulose Nanocrystals for Biomimetics, Energy, and Flexible Electronics Applications (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Novel Applications of Nanomaterials in CO2 Capture and Conversion (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Semiconductor-Based Nanomaterials for Catalytic Applications (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Nanoscale Engineering for Sustainable Hydrogen Production and Utilization (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- New Research into Porous Nanomaterials for Catalysis (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Nanostructured Materials for Electrocatalysis (Deadline: 10 May 2026)
- Nanomaterials for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Pollutants, Hydrogen Evolution and Ammonia Production (Deadline: 15 May 2026)
- Application of Nanomaterials in Efficient Energy Conversion and Storage (Second Edition) (Deadline: 15 May 2026)
- Noble Metal Nanomaterials: Controllable Preparation and Properties (Deadline: 15 May 2026)
- Nanomaterials in Electrochemistry: Synthesis and Applications of Electrocatalysts (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Nanostructured Catalysts for Solar Energy Conversion (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Electrochemical Energy Storage Nanomaterials for Batteries and Supercapacitors (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Carbon Nanocomposites for Energy (Deadline: 30 May 2026)
- Nanostructured Electrode Materials for Next-Generation Energy Storage and Conversion (Deadline: 30 May 2026)
- Nanomaterials for Hydrogen Generation and Storage (Deadline: 30 May 2026)
- Engineering Nanocomposites for Next-Generation Supercapacitors and Energy Storage Applications (Deadline: 30 May 2026)
- Developments in Photocatalysts and Photocatalytic Activity of Nanocomposite Materials (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Nanomaterials for Advanced Batteries: Alkali Metal Ion Batteries, Aqueous Batteries, and Metal Batteries (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Multiscale Simulation and Modeling Techniques for Next-Generation Nanomaterials in Energy Storage (Deadline: 5 June 2026)
- Energy Nanomaterials and Surface/Interface Modification Strategies (Deadline: 5 June 2026)
- Pioneering Nanomaterials: Revolutionizing Energy and Catalysis (Deadline: 10 June 2026)
- Nanostructured Materials for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Energy (Deadline: 10 June 2026)
- Nanotechnology-Driven Advances in Electrochemical Systems (Deadline: 10 June 2026)
- Functional Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advanced Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy and Catalytic Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Atomic-Level Catalysts for High-Value Conversion of Small Molecules (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advanced Applications of Nanomaterials in Electrocatalysis and Batteries (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Application Potential of Single-Atom Catalysts in Electrocatalytic Reaction (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Enhancing Energy Storage in Batteries and Devices Through Nanoscale Strategies (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Ferroelectric Nanostructures: Synthesis, Properties, and Photocatalytic Applications (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- Research Progress on Nanomaterials for Advanced Energy Storage Materials (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- Development of Efficient Nanocatalysts and Their Application in Electrochemical Energy Conversion (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- Hydrogen Production and Evolution Based on Nanocatalysts (Deadline: 15 July 2026)
- Porous Nanomaterials: Emerging Platforms for Catalytic Applications (Deadline: 15 July 2026)
- Application of Advanced Nanomaterials for High-Performance Rechargeable Batteries (Deadline: 16 July 2026)
- Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy Production and Storage (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Photothermal Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications (Deadline: 25 July 2026)
- Nanostructured Photocatalysts for Environmental and Energy Applications (Deadline: 30 July 2026)
- Nanostructured Halide Perovskites for Advanced Optoelectronics and Photocatalysis (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Nanomaterials for Heterogeneous Catalysis and Biochemical Sensing & Detection: Design, Synthesis, and Emerging Applications (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Advances in Ferroelectric and Multiferroic Nanostructures (Deadline: 10 August 2026)
- Design and Application of Nanomaterials in Photoenergy Conversions (Deadline: 10 August 2026)
- Nanocatalysis—Experimental Investigations and Computational Simulations (Deadline: 15 August 2026)
- Intelligent Nanostructures and Energy Materials: The Role of AI in Modern Materials Science (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
