Biochar-Based Materials for Catalysis and Sustainable Environmental Applications
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomass Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 27
Special Issue Editor
Interests: catalysis; adsorption; energy storage; biochar; material characterization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from biomass pyrolysis, has emerged as a versatile and sustainable option for catalytic and environmental applications. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in the design, synthesis, and application of biochar-based materials for catalysis (e.g., photo-catalysis, electro-catalysis, and chemical transformations) and environmental remediation (e.g., pollutant degradation, CO2 capture, and wastewater treatment). Contributions are encouraged to explore innovative modifications of biochar (e.g., heteroatom doping, metal nanoparticle immobilization, or composite formation) to enhance its catalytic activity, selectivity, and stability.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives covering the following topics:
- Catalysis: the use of biochar as a catalyst or support in energy conversion, organic synthesis, and green chemistry.
- Environmental applications: the use of biochar for the adsorption and degradation of contaminants, and soil/water remediation.
- Sustainability: life-cycle assessment, scalability analysis, and techno-economic analysis of biochar technologies.
- Advanced characterization: the derivation of mechanistic insights into biochar’s properties and performance.
This Special Issue will provide a platform for researchers to share cutting-edge findings, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration towards the development of sustainable solutions.
Dr. Mohamed Zbair
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biochar
- catalysis
- environmental remediation
- sustainable materials
- CO2 capture
- wastewater treatment
- green chemistry
- life-cycle assessment
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