Heterogeneous Catalysis: Design, Interfaces, and Sustainable Reactivity
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Catalytic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2027 | Viewed by 206
Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Heterogeneous catalysis plays a pivotal role in various industrial processes, including chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, and environmental remediation. This field of research focuses on catalysts that exist in a distinct phase from the reactants, typically in solid form, facilitating reactions in liquid or gas phases. Recent advancements in nanostructured catalysts and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have significantly promoted catalytic activity, selectivity, and stability, thereby addressing sustainability challenges in energy conversion and and environmental remediation.
The primary goal is to address key issues in designing and applying heterogeneous catalysts for sustainable reactivity. This includes exploring innovative catalyst design strategies, understanding the role of interfaces in catalytic processes, and integrating renewable resources into catalytic applications. Developments in nanotechnology, particularly the utilization of noble metal nanoparticles and advanced characterization techniques, present new opportunities for enhancing catalytic efficiency.
This Research Topic invites contributions on various aspects of heterogeneous catalysis, including but not limited to the design and synthesis of novel catalysts, the significance of interfaces in catalytic reactions, and sustainability assessments of catalytic processes. We welcome original research articles, review papers, and short communications that align with these themes. Researchers are also encouraged to share findings that bridge theoretical works with practical applications.
Prof. Dr. Shan Zhong
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- heterogeneous catalysis
- nanostructured catalyst
- catalyst design
- catalyst interface
- sustainable reactivity
- mechansim
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