Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles for Biocatalysis
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Biocatalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2026 | Viewed by 400
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to the Special Issue Title: "Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles for Biocatalysis". In a continuously increasing “consumption society”, biocatalysis is a powerful tool in sustainable chemistry and industrial processes. The scalability of these processes and their ability to be engineered for enhanced activity, efficiency, and stability make biocatalysis economically attractive.
This Special Issue focuses on the advancements made in the design, synthesis, and application of metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) as efficient biocatalysts in various biochemical and industrial processes. Metallic nanoparticles exhibit unique physicochemical properties—such as high surface area, tunable morphology, and catalytic activity—which make them ideal for enhancing the performance of biocatalytic systems.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Novel strategies for metallic nanoparticles synthesis (e.g., green synthesis, chemical reduction, electrochemical methods)
- Functionalization and stabilization strategies to improve nanoparticle biocompatibility and catalytic efficiency
- Integration of metallic nanoparticles with enzymes or microbial systems for hybrid biocatalysis
- Applications in environmental remediation, biosensing, pharmaceutical synthesis, and sustainable chemistry
- Mechanistic studies and structure-activity relationships in nanoparticle-based biocatalysts
This Special Issue aims to highlight advancements that bridge nanotechnology and biocatalysis, enabling more selective, efficient, and sustainable catalytic processes.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Monica Florescu
Dr. Melinda David
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metallic nanoparticles
- biocatalysis
- green synthesis
- nanobiotechnology
- enzyme-nanoparticle
- hybrid system
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