Research and Application of Nanocatalysts
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 734
Special Issue Editors
Interests: 2D materials; biosensors; supercapacitors; phothothermal therapy
Interests: renewable energy; advanced materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, nanocatalysts have emerged as a transformative force in the field of catalysis, offering exceptional activity, selectivity, and stability across a broad spectrum of chemical reactions. As we seek cleaner energy, greener chemistry, and smarter technologies, nanocatalysts have come to be recognized as transformative tools. Their unique physicochemical properties—arising from their reduced dimensionality, high surface-to-volume ratio, and quantum confinement effects—have unlocked new opportunities in both fundamental research and practical applications.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, entitled "Research and Application of Nanocatalysts", which is dedicated to highlighting the latest advances, challenges, and future perspectives in this dynamic field. Nanocatalysts play a pivotal role in a wide range of sectors, including environmental remediation, sustainable energy conversion, green chemical synthesis, and biomedical applications. From metal nanoparticles and metal oxides to carbon-based nanostructures and hybrid materials, researchers continue to explore innovative strategies for tuning their catalytic performance through morphology control, surface functionalization, and synergistic interactions. This Special Issue brings together original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that span experimental, computational, and theoretical studies.
Their research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- The design and synthesis of nanocatalysts with controlled shapes and sizes;
- Catalytic mechanisms and structure–activity relationships;
- Photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and heterogeneous catalysis;
- Nanocatalysts for CO2 reduction, hydrogen evolution, and fuel cells;
- The applications of nanocatalysts in pollutant degradation and biomass conversion.
I/We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Kozhiparambil Chandran Sanal
Dr. Shadai Lugo Loredo
Dr. Andrea Cerdán‑Pasarán
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanocatalysis
- heterogeneous catalysts
- electrocatalysis
- photocatalysis
- green chemistry
- sustainable energy
- surface engineering
- CO2 conversion
- hydrogen evolution reaction (HER)
- design and working mechanisms of catalysts
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