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:
- Nanotechnology for Sustainable Energy Harvesting and Conversion (Deadline: 12 December 2025)
- Nanostructured Materials for Heterogeneous Electrocatalysis (Deadline: 20 December 2025)
- Light-Driven Nanocatalysts for Wastewater Treatment (Deadline: 25 December 2025)
- Interfacial Studies and Industrial Applications of Nanocatalysts (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Design and Application of Nanomaterials in Photoenergy Conversions (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Enhancing Energy Storage in Batteries and Devices Through Nanoscale Strategies (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials: Single-Atom Catalysts in Electrocatalytic and Photocatalytic Processes (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Hydrogen Production and Evolution Based on Nanocatalysts (Deadline: 9 January 2026)
- Electrochemistry of Nanomaterials and Their Applications for Energy Storage and Conversion (Deadline: 9 January 2026)
- Dielectric Nanocomposites for Energy Storage Applications (Deadline: 9 January 2026)
- Nanomaterials for Sustainable Green Energy (Deadline: 13 January 2026)
- Porous Materials for Wastewater Treatment (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 16 January 2026)
- Research on Supercapacitors, Batteries, and New Energy Nanomaterials (Deadline: 16 January 2026)
- Application of Advanced Nanomaterials for High-Performance Rechargeable Batteries (Deadline: 16 January 2026)
- Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Mechanism at Nanoscale (Deadline: 16 January 2026)
- Advances in the Study of Nanomaterials for Energy Storage (Deadline: 23 January 2026)
- Next-Generation Nanomaterials for Electrocatalysis and Energy Storage (Deadline: 23 January 2026)
- Nanostructured Catalysts for Energy Conversion and Environmental Applications (Deadline: 23 January 2026)
- Waste for Product Approach: The Role of the Nanomaterials in the Process (Deadline: 30 January 2026)
- Nanomaterial-Based (Bio)Electrochemical Energy and Storage Systems (Deadline: 30 January 2026)
- Catalytic Nanomaterials for Energy and Environmental Applications (Deadline: 6 February 2026)
- Nanocatalysis—Experimental Investigations and Computational Simulations (Deadline: 10 February 2026)
- New Trend of Nanostructures for Next-Generation Energy Harvesting Systems (Deadline: 10 February 2026)
- Hybrid Nanomaterials and/or Nanocomposites for Photo(Electro-) Catalytic Applications (Deadline: 16 February 2026)
- Advances in Nanostructured Electrode Materials: Design and Applications (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 18 February 2026)
- Thermal Challenges in Renewable Energy: Nanofluidic Solutions (Deadline: 20 February 2026)
- 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)
- Valorizing Waste-Derived Carbon for Advanced Battery Applications: Innovations and Sustainable Pathways (Deadline: 10 March 2026)
- Novel Nanostructures for Thermoelectric Applications (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)
- New Advances in Nanochemistry for Heterogeneous Catalysis Research (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Sustainable CO2 Capture and Catalytic Conversion (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)
- Structural Regulation and Performance Assessment of Nanocatalysts (Deadline: 10 April 2026)
- Electrochemical and Electrocatalysis Performance of Functional Nanomaterials (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)
- Next-Generation Photoactive Nanomaterials (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Sustainable Energy Harvesting with Nanomaterials (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Recent Advances in Laser-Induced Carbon Nanomaterials (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Advanced Nanogenerators for Energy and Electrochemical Applications (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Advances in Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Environmental Catalysis: Second Edition (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Advances in Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial-Based Electrodes for Application in Electrochemistry (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Nanogenerators for Energy Harvesting and Sensing, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Emerging Thermoelectric Nanomaterials, Techniques and Applications (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Applications of Nanoelectrodes in Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting and H2O2 Generation (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Novel Applications of Nanomaterials in CO2 Capture and Conversion (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Nanoscale Engineering for Sustainable Hydrogen Production and Utilization (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Semiconductor-Based Nanomaterials for Catalytic Applications (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- New Research into Porous Nanomaterials for Catalysis (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Cellulose Nanocrystals for Biomimetics, Energy, and Flexible Electronics Applications (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)
- Electrochemical Energy Storage Nanomaterials for Batteries and Supercapacitors (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Nanostructured Catalysts for Solar Energy Conversion (Deadline: 20 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)
- Carbon Nanocomposites for Energy (Deadline: 30 May 2026)
- Nanostructured Electrode Materials for Next-Generation Energy Storage and Conversion (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)
- Nanostructured Materials for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Energy (Deadline: 10 June 2026)
- Nanotechnology-Driven Advances in Electrochemical Systems (Deadline: 10 June 2026)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
