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Advances in Environmental Catalysis for a Sustainable Future

A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Catalysis".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 1584

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Xianhua Liu

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Center for Marine Environmental Ecology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
Interests: novel energy and environmental science; advanced pollutants treatment techniques; environmental monitoring and assessment; bio-electrochemical systems; nanonaterials and their environmental applications
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Environmental catalysis is a critical field in the pursuit of sustainable technologies and practices. The special issue on "Advances in Environmental Catalysis for a Sustainable Future" aims to compile cutting-edge research, reviews, and perspectives on the latest developments in environmental catalysis. This special issue will highlight innovative catalytic processes, materials, and technologies that address critical environmental challenges and promote sustainable practices. Researchers, scientists, and practitioners are invited to contribute their work to this comprehensive collection, which will serve as a valuable resource for the scientific community and industry stakeholders.
Scope and TopicsThis issue will cover a range of topics, includindg but not limited to:

  1. Catalyst Development and Optimization
    • Design and synthesis of novel catalysts
    • Mechanistic studies of catalytic processes
    • Catalytic materials for pollution control
  2. Green Catalysis
    • Catalysis for renewable energy production
    • Biomass conversion to value-added products
    • Sustainable industrial catalytic processes
  3. Pollution Reduction Technologies
    • Catalysts for air and water purification
    • Waste treatment and recycling
    • Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
  4. Nano-catalysis
    • Nanostructured catalysts for environmental applications
    • Catalytic nanomaterials in pollution control
    • Nano-engineering of catalytic processes
  5. Photocatalysis and Electrocatalysis
    • Advances in photocatalytic degradation of pollutants
    • Electrocatalysis for clean energy and environment
    • Solar-driven catalytic processes
  6. Catalytic Process Modeling and Simulation
    • Computational studies of catalytic mechanisms
    • Modeling and simulation of catalytic reactors
    • Data-driven approaches in catalysis research
  7. Industrial and Practical Applications
    • Case studies of successful catalytic technologies
    • Scale-up and commercialization of catalytic processes
    • Policy and economic aspects of catalytic technology adoption

Prof. Dr. Xianhua Liu
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • environmental catalysis
  • sustainable catalysis
  • green chemistry
  • pollution control
  • nanocatalysis
  • photocatalysis
  • electrocatalysis
  • renewable energy

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Rapid Analysis of Chemical Oxygen Demand by Using a SPE Sensor Based on rGO/Cu/Ni Composite Catalyst Synthesized via One-Step Chemical Reduction
by Yu Zhou, Kaixin Zheng, Yihao Zhang, Yong Zhao, Zhi Ouyang, Xu Zhang and Xianhua Liu
Catalysts 2025, 15(3), 197; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal15030197 - 20 Feb 2025
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Black-odorous water (BOW) in urban areas poses significant risks to water safety and human health. Chemical oxygen demand (COD) is a critical parameter for the control and monitoring of BOW. However, traditional methods for COD determination are expensive, time-consuming, and involve the use [...] Read more.
Black-odorous water (BOW) in urban areas poses significant risks to water safety and human health. Chemical oxygen demand (COD) is a critical parameter for the control and monitoring of BOW. However, traditional methods for COD determination are expensive, time-consuming, and involve the use of hazardous chemicals. In this study, reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and transitional metal particles (Cu, Ni) were used as working electrode materials for facile on-site determination of COD in BOW. Three composite materials (rGO/Cu, rGO/Ni, and rGO/Cu/Ni) were synthesized by one-step chemical reduction with different ratios, and their microstructure and chemical composition were characterized. Glucose solution and real water were used to evaluate the electrocatalytic performance of the different sensors. The ternary composite (rGO/Cu/Ni) screen-printed electrode sensor demonstrated excellent performance in COD analysis, with a low limit of detection (18.9 mg L−1), a broad linear detection range from 53 to 1500 mg L−1, and a 1.61% relative error for real water samples. The testing results were highly consistent with those obtained using the standard chromium sulfate method. This study offers promising prospects for the mass production of cost-effective COD electrochemical sensors, facilitating real-time, on-site monitoring of water bodies in major urban areas. Full article
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A Review of Simultaneous Catalytic Removal of NOx and VOCs: From Mechanism to Modification Strategy
by Zhongliang Tian, Xingjie Ding, Hua Pan, Qingquan Xue, Jun Chen and Chi He
Catalysts 2025, 15(12), 1114; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal15121114 (registering DOI) - 30 Nov 2025
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Simultaneous catalytic elimination of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) represents a promising technology for addressing the synergistic pollution of fine particulate matters of <2.5 μm diameter (PM2.5) and O3. Nevertheless, it has been maintaining [...] Read more.
Simultaneous catalytic elimination of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) represents a promising technology for addressing the synergistic pollution of fine particulate matters of <2.5 μm diameter (PM2.5) and O3. Nevertheless, it has been maintaining significant challenges in practical implementation, particularly the inherent mismatch in temperature windows between NOx reduction and VOCs oxidation pathways, coupled with catalyst poisoning and deactivation phenomena. These limitations have hindered the industrial application of bifunctional catalysts for the removal of concurrent pollutant. This review systematically explored the fundamental mechanisms and functional roles of active sites in controlling synchronous catalytic processes. The mechanism of catalyst deactivation caused by multiple toxic substances has been comprehensively analyzed, including sulfur dioxide (SO2), water vapor (H2O), chlorine-containing species (Cl*), reaction by-products, and heavy metal contaminants. Furthermore, we critically evaluated the strategies of doping regulation, nanostructure engineering and morphology optimization to enhance the performance and toxicity resistance of catalysts. Meanwhile, emerging regeneration techniques and reactor design optimizations are discussed as potential solutions to improve the durability of catalysts. Based on the above critical aspects, this review aims to provide insights and guidelines for developing robust catalytic systems capable of controlling multi-pollutants in practical applications, and to offer theoretical guidance and technical solutions to bridge the gap between laboratory research and industrial environmental governance applications. Full article
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