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Effect of the Modification of Catalysts on the Catalytic Performance, 3rd Edition

edited by

Florica Papa

Anca Vasile

and

Gianina Dobrescu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalytic performance; catalyst; synergetic effect; modification of catalysts; selectivity; catalyst synthesis; reaction mechanism; catalytic activity; photocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Nanomaterials for Electrocatalytic and Photoelectrocatalytic Water Splitting

edited by

Jinyou Zheng

and Xiaomei Yu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured catalysts; crystal facet engineering; surface modification; heterostructure; band gap engineering; electrocatalytic water splitting; photoelectrochemical water splitting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)

Two-Dimensional Materials in Photo(electro)catalysis, 2nd Edition

edited by Daimei Chen

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional materials; catalysis; CO2 utilization; pollutant abatement; hydrogen production; co-catalysts; heterojunction; solar fuels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)

Designing the Future: Covalent Organic Frameworks Meet Single-Atom Catalysts

edited by Wei Che

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: COFs; advanced energy conversion; single-atom catalysts; molecular design; metal site design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry)

State of the Art and Future Challenges in Zeolite Catalysts

edited by

Narendra Kumar

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8738 | Submission Open

Keywords: zeolite catalysts; refinery processes; novel zeolites structures; fine chemicals; speciality chemical synthesis; metal-modified catalysts; noble and transition metal modification; microporous and mesoporous zeolites; catalyst regeneration; catalyst reuse; water purification using zeolite catalysts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Heterogeneous Catalysis in Air Pollution Control

edited by Lei Ma, Fudong Liu, Yue Peng and Huazhen Chang

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4640 | Submission Open

Keywords: air pollutants; emission control; catalytic oxidation; selective catalytic reduction; greenhouse gas

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)

(Bio)nanomaterials in Catalysis

edited by

Beata Lesiak-Orłowska

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1843 | Submission Open

Keywords: (bio)nanomaterials design and engineering; catalytic processes and reactions; properties and methods of characterization; modelling; mechanisms of catalytic processes and reactions; structure-properties relation; green and sustainable

Catalytic Gasification

edited by

Juntao Wei

Bin Li

and Xudong Song

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1793 | Submission Open

Keywords: H2-rich syngas production; gasification kinetics and mechanisms; tar cracking and removal; economic evaluation; process modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Catalysis)

Recent Strategies for Synthesis of Zeolite Catalysts

edited by

Enrico Catizzone

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: zeolites; sustainable industry; catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Metal and Non-Metal Doping Modification of Catalysts

edited by

Jing Sun

and Yan Gao

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal doping; non-metal doping; catalyst modification; environmental catalysis; renewable energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Catalysis by Metals and Metal Oxides

edited by

Sónia Carabineiro

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7994 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalysis; metals; metal oxides; nanocatalysts; synthesis; characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Synthesis and Catalytic Applications of Nanomaterials

edited by

Zongjian Liu

and Haodong Tang

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; catalysis; electrocatalyst; photocatalyst

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanostructured Catalysts)

Polyoxometalates (POMs) as Catalysts for Biomass Conversion

edited by

Indra Neel Pulidindi

, Thirukkallam Kanthadai Varadarajan and

Balasubramanian Viswanathan

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14805 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyoxometalates; heteropolyacids; biomass; biofuels; biomaterials; biochemicals; biofertilizers; catalysis; biocatalysis; electrocatalysis; synthesis; properties; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)

Applications of Heterogeneous Catalysts in Green Chemistry, 2nd Edition

edited by

Anand Kumar

and

Siham Y. Al-Qaradawi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5197 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogeneous catalysts; sustainable chemistry; functional nanomaterials; pollution control; environmental catalysis; CO2 conversion; hydrogen production; catalysts design and synthesis; fuel cell catalysts; oxidation/reduction; solid catalysts; acid/base catalysts; catalysts activation; catalyst deactivation

Metabolic Enzymes of Thrombo-Inflammatory and Oxidative Stress Mediators in Health and Disease

edited by

Alexandros Tsoupras

and Anna Ofrydopoulou

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2630 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammation; thrombosis; oxidative stress; metabolic enzymes; cyclooxygenases; regulatory enzymes; anti-inflammatory; antithrombotic; antioxidant

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)

Applications of Catalysis in Organic Chemistry: Sustainable Catalysts for Sustainable Processes

edited by

Vincenzo Patamia

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2595 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable catalysis; green chemistry; CO2 conversion; bio-derived catalysts; renewable materials; ecofriendly organic synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry)

Advancing Electrocatalysis: Insights and Innovations in HER, OER, and ORR for a Sustainable Energy Future

edited by Tsz Lok Wan,

Juan Bai

, Xiaoyun Chen, Jinguo Lin and Minghao Liu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1793 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen evolution reaction (HER); oxygen evolution reaction (OER); oxygen reduction reaction (ORR); electrocatalysis; renewable energy; fuel cells; water splitting; metal-air batteries; catalyst design; sustainable energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis for Sustainable Energy)

Catalytic Applications of Layered Double Hydroxides

edited by

Elena M. Seftel

and

Gabriela Carja

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1767 | Submission Open

Keywords: layered double hydroxides; mixed metal oxides; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; basic catalysis; powders and 3D-shaped architectures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Catalysis in C−H and C−C Bond Activation

edited by

Yaoyuan Zhang

Qingxin Yang

and Qiyang Zhang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1382 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalyst design; catalytic mechanism; C− H bond activation; C− C bond activation; structure– activity relationships; catalytic processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry)

15th Anniversary of Catalysts: Catalytic Materials and Processes for H₂ and E-Fuel Production from Wastes

edited by

and

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1328 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen production; CO2 utilization; waste valorization; electrochemical conversion; sustainability assessment; renewable fuels: (photo)catalytic materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Biomass Catalysis—Sustainable Developments of Energy

edited by

Giuseppe Bagnato

and

Humbul Suleman

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass conversion; sustainable catalysis; renewable energy; green chemistry; biofuels; waste valorization; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)

Catalysis for Sustainable Environmental Solutions

edited by

Roberto Fiorenza

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; CO2 valorization; VOC removal; water treatment; AOP

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)

Applications of Catalysts in Metal-Air Batteries

edited by Rongxian Zhang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalytic materials; oxygen reduction; air battery; composite electrode

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)

Electrochemical Catalysis of Two-Dimensional Layered Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage

edited by

Bin Zhao

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional materials; electrocatalysis; water splitting; biomass oxidation; energy conversion; energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Advances in Carbon Dioxide Capture and Valorization Through Catalytic Conversion: Innovations and Challenges

edited by

María Atienza-Martínez

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: CO2 capture; CO2 valorization; catalytic conversion; advanced catalytic materials; circular carbon economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis for Sustainable Energy)

Microflow (Bio)Catalysis—2nd Edition

edited by

and

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

Keywords: (bio)catalysis in microfluidics; hydrodynamics; (bio)catalyst immobilization process optimization; mathematical modeling; online monitoring of processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)

AI and Theory in Catalysis Research

edited by Zhenpeng Hu and

Hao Ren

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in catalysis; machine-learning-driven catalyst design; high-throughput screening; interpretable AI for catalytic mechanisms; generative models for novel catalysts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Reaction Engineering)

Theoretical and Experimental Research on Catalytic Hydrogen Evolution

edited by Lixin Chen and Hongli Wang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen evolution reaction (HER); electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; single-atom catalysts; operando spectroscopy; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational Catalysis)

Advanced Catalysts and Integrated Strategies for the Selective Electrooxidation and Valorisation of Biomass/Biofuels

edited by Lisha Dong,

Chunfei Wu

, Haimei Xu and Chengyuan Dong

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass valorisation; biofuels conversion; electrooxidation; selective catalysis; heterogeneous catalysts; electrocatalytic processes; integrated reaction strategies; sustainable chemical production; mechanistic insights; process intensification; computational catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)

Zeolites as Catalysts: State of the Art and Future Directions

edited by Francesco Di Renzo

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: zeolite; molecular sieves; nanoscale catalysis; sustainable chemistry; reaction mechanisms; industrial processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Exploring Acid–Catalyzed Processes: Strategies and Applications

edited by Yueqin Song

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: acid catalysis; solid acids; green chemistry; biomass valorization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Catalysis)

Fabrication of Noble Metal-Based Heterogeneous Nanomaterials: Toward High-Efficiency Catalysis

edited by

Jianhui Yang

submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: noble metallic nanomaterials; core– shell and yolk– shell nanoparticles; hollow nanoparticles; alloy and high-entropy alloy; metal– semiconductor heterostructure; mesoporous nanomaterials; single-atom catalysis; plasmon-enhanced photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; fuel cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Tribocatalytic Utilization of Mechanical Energy by Materials and Technologies for Energy and Environmental Challenges

edited by

Wanping Chen

and

Zheng Wu

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribocatalysis; dye degradation; CO2 reduction; wastewater treatment; AOP

New Trends in Industrial Biocatalysis, 2nd Edition

edited by

Rosa María Oliart-Ros

and

María Guadalupe Sánchez-Otero

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8942 | Submission Open

Keywords: industrial biocatalysis; extremozymes; immobilization; metal– organic frameworks; covalent– organic frameworks; protein engineering; mutagenesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)

Thermal and Catalytic Conversion of Biomass for Efficient and Clean Utilization

edited by Xiangyu Li, Zhiwei Wang and Xueqin Li

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1042 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass; organic solid waste; catalytic conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)

Noble Metal Catalysts: Pioneering Breakthrough in Chemical Catalysis

edited by

Narendra Kumar

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 360 | Submission Open

Keywords: noble metals; Pt; Pd; Rh; Ru; Au; Ag; Ir; and Os; noble metal-supported catalysts; silica; Alumina; Titania; and Zirconia; microporous zeolites; AlPO4; SAPO-5; SAPO-34; and SAPO-41; structured mesoporous materials; MCM-41; MCM-48; and MCM-50; SBA-15 and SBA-16; methods of noble metal modifications; catalyst synthesis and catalyst characterization; bulk; fine; and specialty chemical synthesis; petroleum refinery processes; exhaust emission control; water purification; reaction mechanisms; catalyst deactivation and regeneration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Advances in Transition Metal-Catalyzed Reactions: Mechanisms and Applications

edited by

Yongjun Ji

and

Ke Wu

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: transition metal; heterogeneous catalysis; homogenous catalysis; catalyst synthesis; catalytic performance; catalytic mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry)

First-Row Transition Metal-Based and Carbonaceous Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion and Storage Systems

edited by

Sadhasivam Thangarasu

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: bifunctional electrocatalyst; water splitting; batteries; fuel cells; hybrid capacitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)

Novel Nanocatalysts for Sustainable and Green Chemistry, 2nd Edition

edited by

Elisabete C.B.A. Alegria

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocatalysis; sustainable chemistry; nanostructured catalyst design; biocompatible nanocatalysts; eco-friendly catalytic processes; industrial sustainability; nanomaterials for carbon capture; green nanotechnology; renewable-energy-driven catalysis; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; plasma-assisted catalysis; life cycle assessment; circular economy; computational catalysis; machine learning in catalysis; AI-assisted catalyst design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanostructured Catalysts)

Recent Advances in Catalytic Materials for Water and Air Treatment

edited by

Fukun Bi

Yin Wang

and

Xiaodong Zhang

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalytic oxidation; photocatalysis; photothermal catalysis; advanced oxidation; wastewater treatment; air pollution control; VOCs oxidation; CO2 reduction; NOx removal; CO oxidation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)

Advances in Photocatalytic Degradation of Pollutants in Wastewater

edited by Zhi Zhu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5161 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalytic degradation; photodegradation; wastewater treatment; emerging contaminants; nanostructured photocatalysts; advanced oxidation processes (AOPs)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)

MXenes-Based Composites and Their Applications in Photocatalysis, Electrocatalysis and Thermocatalysis

edited by Hui Li and

Ioannis Konstantinou

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4263 | Submission Open

Keywords: MXenes; catalysts; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; thermocatalysis; catalytic mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)

15th Anniversary of Catalysts—Recent Advances in Photocatalysis

edited by

Vincenzo Vaiano

Ioannis Konstantinou

and Shujuan Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2189 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; sustainable chemistry; photocatalytic materials; environmental remediation; renewable energy; hydrogen generation; CO2 reduction; reaction mechanisms; hybrid photocatalysts; photocatalytic applications; photocatalysts for organic synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)

Recent Advances in Catalytic Reforming for Hydrogen/Syngas Production

edited by

Maria Cornelia Iliuta

and

Maria A. Goula

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1913 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalytic reforming processes; renewable hydrogen; steam reforming; autothermal steam reforming; dry reforming; aqueous-phase reforming; plasma reforming; valorization of waste; biomass; biomass derivatives; catalyst synthesis; catalyst deactivation/activation; catalyst regeneration; reaction mechanism; conventional and intensified processes; theoretical study; process modeling; techno-economic evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis for Sustainable Energy)

Novel Advanced Oxidation Processes for Catalytic Degradation of Emerging Contaminants

edited by Huan He, Qiuyi Ji and

Chengdu Qi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1663 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced oxidation processes (AOPs); emerging contaminants; water treatment; piezocatalysis; photocatalysis; photothermal catalysis; electrochemical oxidation; oxidizing agent

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)

15th Anniversary of Catalysts: Shaping a Sustainable Future Through Catalysis

edited by

Kotohiro Nomura

Mário Manuel Quialheiro Simões

Werner Oberhauser

and

Raffaella Mancuso

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1235 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalysis; sustainability; organic chemistry; polymer chemistry; green chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry)

Green Chemistry and Catalysis, 2nd Edition

edited by

Mohamed Mokhtar M. Mostafa

Tamer S. Saleh

and

Nesreen S. Ahmed

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 721 | Submission Open

Keywords: green chemistry; homogeneous catalysts; heterogeneous catalysis; enzyme catalysis; sustainable synthesis; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; nanocatalysts

Advanced Catalytic Technologies for NO_x Abatement and Environmental Sustainability

edited by

Rui Wang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 581 | Submission Open

Keywords: NOx abatement; Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR); photocatalysis; heterogeneous catalysis; environmental sustainability; metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); acid rain; photochemical smog; particulate matter (PM); industrial emissions; catalytic materials; sustainable practices; circular economy; green chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)

Carbon-Based Catalysts: State of the Art and Future Directions

edited by

Haitao Li

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 450 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon catalysts; carbon dots; nanocarbons; biochar; heteroatom doping; energy conversion; environmental remediation; green chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

15th Anniversary of Catalysts: Feature Papers in Electrocatalysis

edited by

Vincenzo Baglio

Jiefang Zhu

and

Hamish Andrew Miller

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalysis; energy conversion and storage systems; fuel cells; water electrolysis; metal– air batteries; photoelectrochemical devices; dye-sensitized solar cells; bioelectrochemical systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)

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