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Advances in Catalytic Processes for Carbon Neutralization

edited by Xin Wang and Jingke Song

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3672 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; biological and enzymatic catalysis; coupled catalytic processes; advanced oxidation processes; homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis; tandem catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Innovations in C1 Chemistry Catalysis

edited by Fei Chen and Meng Zhang

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open

Keywords: C1 chemistry; catalysis; catalyst design; mechanism; in situ; operando characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Catalysis)

Advanced Oxidation Catalysis and Sustainable Technologies for Water Purification

edited by

Huanxuan Li

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4598 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced oxidation process; water purification; wastewater treatment; organic pollutants; peroxymonosulfate; catalysts; DFT calculations; degradation mechanisms; persulfate; hydrogen peroxide

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis for Sustainable Energy)

Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles for Biocatalysis

edited by

Monica Florescu

and

Melinda David

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 1276 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic nanoparticles; biocatalysis; green synthesis; nanobiotechnology; enzyme-nanoparticle; hybrid system

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)

New Development of Catalysts for Organometallic Chemistry

edited by

Mariusz Majchrzak

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1155 | Submission Open

Keywords: homogeneous catalysis; nanocatalysts; mechanism and kinetics; ceramic materials; polymeric hybrid materials; surface studies of catalytic materials; catalytic systems in the synthesis of hybrid materials; characterization of catalytic materials; hybrid catalysts-surface chemistry and properties

Catalysts, Photocatalysts, and Electrocatalysts for CO₂ Utilization and H₂ Production

edited by

Chang-Tang Chang

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalysts; CO2 Conversion; H2 Production; net-zero emission; circular economy

Enzyme and Biocatalysis Application

edited by

Chia-Hung Kuo

Chwen-Jen Shieh

and

Yung-Chuan Liu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 12 articles | Viewed by 21856 | Submission Open

Keywords: enzyme production; enzyme purification; biocatalysis; optimization; lipase; cellulase; protease; amylase; biofuels; enzymatic-catalyzed synthesis; enzyme immobilization; biomass utilization; environmental protection; glucosidase; biotransformation; enzymatic kinetics; ultrasound-assisted enzymatic reaction; bio-reactor; enzymatic-assisted extraction; experimental design; response surface methodology (RSM)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)

Sustainable Catalysis for Green Chemistry and Energy Transition, 2nd Edition

edited by Wajid Zaman and Muhammad Saeed Akhtar

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 13234 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable catalysis; green chemistry; energy transition; heterogeneous catalysis; renewable energy; hydrogen evolution; CO₂ conversion; biofuels; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; biocatalysts; biomass valorization; transition metal catalysis; organometallic catalysis; circular economy; catalytic recycling; computational catalysis; machine learning; catalyst design; low-carbon future

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)

Single-Atom Catalysts: Current Trends, Challenges, and Prospects

edited by Ruonan Guo

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5253 | Submission Open

Keywords: single-atom catalyst; atomically dispersed catalyst; heterogeneous catalysis; energy conversion; thermal catalysis; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; metal– support interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Catalytic Activity of Two-Dimensional Materials and Their Heterostructures

edited by

Sake Wang

Nguyen Tuan Hung

and

Minglei Sun

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4550 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalytic application; two-dimensional materials; heterostructures; charge transfer; electrical conductivity; hydrogen evolution reaction; oxygen reduction reactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Waste-to-Resources Through Catalysis in Green and Sustainable Way

edited by

Yu-Cai He

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4220 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid waste catalytic conversion; biofuel production; development of homogeneous/heterogeneous catalysts; chemo-bio synergistic catalysis; synthesis of value-added chemicals; sustainable manufacturing technologies; targeted depolymerization of plastics/biomass; environmentally benign catalytic systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)

Multifunctional Metal–Organic Framework Materials as Catalysts

edited by Dongping Xue and

Jing Wu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4187 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); MOF-derived carbon-based materials; catalysis; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; heterogeneous catalysis; energy storage and conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Sustainable Enzymatic Processes for Fine Chemicals and Biodiesel

edited by

Luigi Di Bitonto

and

Ahmad Mustafa

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4098 | Submission Open

Keywords: enzymatic catalysis; biodiesel; bio-based compounds; fine chemicals; green chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)

Carbon-Based Materials Catalysts for Energy and Hydrogen Productions

edited by Kai Deng

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3556 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based catalysts; electrochemical water splitting; photocatalytic water splitting; sustainable catalysis; renewable energy conversion; CO2 utilization; heteroatom doping; biomass conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Advances in Environmental Catalysis for a Sustainable Future

edited by

Xianhua Liu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2769 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental catalysis; sustainable catalysis; green chemistry; pollution control; nanocatalysis; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; renewable energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)

Innovative Catalytic Approaches in Polymerization

edited by

Kotohiro Nomura

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2757 | Submission Open

Keywords: olefin polymerization; ring-opening polymerization; metathesis polymerization/depolymerization; organometallics; homogeneous catalysts; heterogeneous catalysts; chemical recycling; upcycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry)

Advanced Catalysts for Biomass Pyrolysis

edited by

Faisal Abnisa

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2693 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass catalytic pyrolysis; high-performance catalysts; catalyst regeneration; biomass conversion; biomass-to-fuels; catalytic thermal conversion; bio-oil upgrading; renewable fuels; reaction mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)

Photo(electro)catalysts Green Chemistry, Environmental Pollution, and Energy Applications

edited by

Jinchen Fan

and Hong Li

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2262 | Submission Open

Keywords: green chemistry; electrocatalysts; photocatalysts; surface and interfacial chemistry; theoretical studies in situ/operando characterizations; energy devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)

Environmental Catalysis and Nanomaterials for Water Pollution Control

edited by

Tielong Li

and Wei Wang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1733 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental catalysis; nanomaterials; water pollution; wastewater treatment; environmental remediation; organic pollutants; heavy metals; emerging contaminants; catalytic degradation; sustainable technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)

Catalytic Valorization and Utilization of Biomass and Biomass Derivatives

edited by Linyu Jiao and

Bin Tian

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1662 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass valorization; utilization; catalytic conversion; platform chemical; pyrolysis; gasification; high-value product

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)

Electrochemical and Electrocatalysis with Porous Materials

edited by Emad S. Goda and Rui Wang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1533 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical; electrocatalysis; porous materials; Metal– Organic Frameworks (MOFs); Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs); molecular sieves; energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)

Recent Advances in Photocatalytic Treatment of Pollutants in Water, 2nd Edition

edited by Zhexin Zhu, Xiufang Chen and

Yinsong Si

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1511 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalytic nanomaterial; advanced oxidation technology; environmental photocatalysis; degradation mechanism; wastewater treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)

Transition-Metal-Catalyzed Organic Synthesis

edited by Chengwei Liu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1307 | Submission Open

Keywords: transition metal catalysis; organic synthesis; cross-coupling reactions; polymerization; organometallics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry)

Advanced Catalytic Materials for CO₂ Conversion: From Electrocatalysis to Photocatalysis

edited by

Caue Ribeiro

and Osmando F. Lopes

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1270 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; CO2 reduction; material engineering; doped catalysts; heterostructures; metal alloys; nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Designing the Future: Covalent Organic Frameworks Meet Single-Atom Catalysts

edited by Wei Che

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 704 | Submission Open

Keywords: COFs; advanced energy conversion; single-atom catalysts; molecular design; metal site design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry)

Chalcogenides as Efficient Catalysts: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Amanda Carrillo Castillo

Priscy Alfredo Luque Morales

and

Santos Jesús Castillo

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open

Keywords: transition metal-based chalcogenides; solid phase catalysts; nanoparticles in the catalysis; catalysts for green chemicals; catalysts for hydrogen; reaction mechanism; organocatalysts; energy materials; electrocatalyst; photocatalysts in water treatment; environmental sustainability; heterogeneous catalysts; degradation of contaminants

Catalysis in the Hydrogen Economy: From Hydrogen Production to Storage

edited by Jiaguang Zheng, Zhendong Yao and Jie Yu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen production; water splitting; solid-state hydrogen storage; hydrides; catalyzing mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis for Sustainable Energy)

Effect of the Modification of Catalysts on the Catalytic Performance, 3rd Edition

edited by

Florica Papa

Anca Vasile

and

Gianina Dobrescu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalytic performance; catalyst; synergetic effect; modification of catalysts; selectivity; catalyst synthesis; reaction mechanism; catalytic activity; photocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Nanomaterials for Electrocatalytic and Photoelectrocatalytic Water Splitting

edited by

Jinyou Zheng

and Xiaomei Yu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured catalysts; crystal facet engineering; surface modification; heterostructure; band gap engineering; electrocatalytic water splitting; photoelectrochemical water splitting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)

Two-Dimensional Materials in Photo(electro)catalysis, 2nd Edition

edited by Daimei Chen

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional materials; catalysis; CO2 utilization; pollutant abatement; hydrogen production; co-catalysts; heterojunction; solar fuels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)

State of the Art and Future Challenges in Zeolite Catalysts

edited by

Narendra Kumar

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10366 | Submission Open

Keywords: zeolite catalysts; refinery processes; novel zeolites structures; fine chemicals; speciality chemical synthesis; metal-modified catalysts; noble and transition metal modification; microporous and mesoporous zeolites; catalyst regeneration; catalyst reuse; water purification using zeolite catalysts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Heterogeneous Catalysis in Air Pollution Control

edited by Lei Ma, Fudong Liu, Yue Peng and Huazhen Chang

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5854 | Submission Open

Keywords: air pollutants; emission control; catalytic oxidation; selective catalytic reduction; greenhouse gas

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)

(Bio)nanomaterials in Catalysis

edited by

Beata Lesiak-Orłowska

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3019 | Submission Open

Keywords: (bio)nanomaterials design and engineering; catalytic processes and reactions; properties and methods of characterization; modelling; mechanisms of catalytic processes and reactions; structure-properties relation; green and sustainable

Metal and Non-Metal Doping Modification of Catalysts

edited by

Jing Sun

and Yan Gao

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal doping; non-metal doping; catalyst modification; environmental catalysis; renewable energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Recent Strategies for Synthesis of Zeolite Catalysts

edited by

Enrico Catizzone

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

Keywords: zeolites; sustainable industry; catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Catalysis by Metals and Metal Oxides

edited by

Sónia Carabineiro

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9672 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalysis; metals; metal oxides; nanocatalysts; synthesis; characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Synthesis and Catalytic Applications of Nanomaterials

edited by

Zongjian Liu

and Haodong Tang

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; catalysis; electrocatalyst; photocatalyst

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanostructured Catalysts)

Polyoxometalates (POMs) as Catalysts for Biomass Conversion

edited by

Indra Neel Pulidindi

, Thirukkallam Kanthadai Varadarajan and

Balasubramanian Viswanathan

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 15988 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyoxometalates; heteropolyacids; biomass; biofuels; biomaterials; biochemicals; biofertilizers; catalysis; biocatalysis; electrocatalysis; synthesis; properties; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)

Applications of Heterogeneous Catalysts in Green Chemistry, 2nd Edition

edited by

Anand Kumar

and

Siham Y. Al-Qaradawi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6434 | 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

Applications of Catalysis in Organic Chemistry: Sustainable Catalysts for Sustainable Processes

edited by

Vincenzo Patamia

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3876 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable catalysis; green chemistry; CO2 conversion; bio-derived catalysts; renewable materials; ecofriendly organic synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry)

Metabolic Enzymes of Thrombo-Inflammatory and Oxidative Stress Mediators in Health and Disease

edited by

Alexandros Tsoupras

and

Anna Ofrydopoulou

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3311 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammation; thrombosis; oxidative stress; metabolic enzymes; cyclooxygenases; regulatory enzymes; anti-inflammatory; antithrombotic; antioxidant

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)

15th Anniversary of Catalysts: Catalytic Materials and Processes for H₂ and E-Fuel Production from Wastes

edited by

and

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2690 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen production; CO2 utilization; waste valorization; electrochemical conversion; sustainability assessment; renewable fuels: (photo)catalytic materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Advancing Electrocatalysis: Insights and Innovations in HER, OER, and ORR for a Sustainable Energy Future

edited by Tsz Lok Wan,

Juan Bai

, Xiaoyun Chen, Jinguo Lin and Minghao Liu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2485 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen evolution reaction (HER); oxygen evolution reaction (OER); oxygen reduction reaction (ORR); electrocatalysis; renewable energy; fuel cells; water splitting; metal-air batteries; catalyst design; sustainable energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis for Sustainable Energy)

Catalytic Applications of Layered Double Hydroxides

edited by

Elena M. Seftel

and

Gabriela Carja

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2075 | Submission Open

Keywords: layered double hydroxides; mixed metal oxides; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; basic catalysis; powders and 3D-shaped architectures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Catalysis in C−H and C−C Bond Activation

edited by

Yaoyuan Zhang

Qingxin Yang

and Qiyang Zhang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1734 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalyst design; catalytic mechanism; C− H bond activation; C− C bond activation; structure– activity relationships; catalytic processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry)

Catalysis for Sustainable Environmental Solutions

edited by

Roberto Fiorenza

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 378 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; CO2 valorization; VOC removal; water treatment; AOP

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)

Biomass Catalysis—Sustainable Developments of Energy

edited by

Giuseppe Bagnato

and

Humbul Suleman

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 335 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass conversion; sustainable catalysis; renewable energy; green chemistry; biofuels; waste valorization; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)

Applications of Catalysts in Metal-Air Batteries

edited by Rongxian Zhang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalytic materials; oxygen reduction; air battery; composite electrode

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)

AI and Theory in Catalysis Research

edited by Zhenpeng Hu and

Hao Ren

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in catalysis; machine-learning-driven catalyst design; high-throughput screening; interpretable AI for catalytic mechanisms; generative models for novel catalysts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Reaction Engineering)

Electrochemical Catalysis of Two-Dimensional Layered Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage

edited by

Bin Zhao

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional materials; electrocatalysis; water splitting; biomass oxidation; energy conversion; energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

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