Development of Catalytic Systems for Green Chemistry
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical and Molecular Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2026 | Viewed by 1655
Special Issue Editors
Interests: heterogeneous catalysis; nanocomposite materials; magnetic nanoparticles; zeolites; biomass valorization; biofuels; metal oxides; oxidation reactions; dehydration reactions; solid surface chemistry
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
One of the primary goals of green chemistry is to design products and processes that minimize the use and generation of hazardous substances. Developing catalytic systems for green chemistry is crucial for sustainable chemical processes. Catalysis enhances reaction efficiency, reduces energy consumption, and lowers waste production. Therefore, research focuses on creating effective and non-toxic catalysts from abundant resources. Heterogeneous catalysts, which are easily separated and reused, offer economic and environmental benefits. Biocatalysts, such as enzymes, provide high specificity and operate under mild conditions, reducing energy use and the need for harsh chemicals. Nano-catalysts, with their large surface area and unique properties, improve reaction rates and selectivity.
Additionally, using renewable feedstocks like biomass and safer aqueous media is a key advancement. These efforts reduce the environmental impact of the chemical industry and support sustainable processes.
Dr. Magdi El Fergani
Dr. Natalia Candu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- green chemistry
- heterogeneous catalysis
- nano-catalysts
- metal oxides catalysis
- biomass valorization
- biomolecules
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