Design, Synthesis and Application of Advanced Catalytic Materials for Efficient Chemical Conversion of Carbon Dioxide
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Industrial Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2025 | Viewed by 90
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Interests: design, synthesis and applications of ionic liquids; green chemistry; green catalysis; CO2 activation and conversion; synthesis of fine chemicals; organometallics and catalytic materials; metal–organic frameworks
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Dear Colleagues,
Catalysts are fundamental enablers of chemical transformations, playing a pivotal role in determining the efficiency, selectivity, and sustainability of chemical processes. Their strategic importance has grown significantly in recent decades. This is because they have evolved into sophisticated tools that are capable of precise control over reaction pathways via tunable selectivity and adaptability.
Industrial development has led to an increased production of carbon dioxide (CO2), causing environmental issues. The catalytic conversion of CO2 into value-added products has therefore emerged as a highly promising strategy via which to tackle the sustainable energy crisis and mitigate CO2 emissions. In recent years, research advancements in novel materials, including ionic liquids, covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), have significantly advanced progress in the field of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS). For instance, the application of MOFs in CO2 capture and conversion has been studied due to their high surface area and tunable pore structures. COFs, with their ordered porous structures and ease of modification, have shown signficant potential in photocatalysis and electrocatalysis. Ionic liquids, known for unique properties such as their low vapor pressure and high thermal stability, have been employed as solvents and catalysts in CO2 conversion processes. Collectively, these advanced materials demonstrate remarkable potential in addressing CO2-related challenges through innovative capture and conversion technologies.
In this Special Issue, we seek to gather high-quality research that addresses the many open questions in this dynamic field. We welcome contributions that provide both experimental and theoretical perspectives, including computational modeling studies. We aim to present comprehensive analyses of the subjects studied and encourage the expression of individual viewpoints.
Dr. Ye Yuan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- catalyst design
- green chemistry
- fine chemicals
- material engineering
- photocatalysis
- electrocatalysis
- thermocatalysis
- catalyst synthesis
- CO2 conversion
- energy conversion
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