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Feature Review Papers on Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry

edited by

Moris S. Eisen

Zhengguo Cai

and Mingyuan Li

submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1049 | Submission Open

Keywords: homogeneous catalysis; heterogeneous catalysis; organocatalysis; biocatalysis; fine chemicals synthesis; polymerization; asymmetric synthesis; mechanistic studies

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

Heterogeneous Catalysis in China: New Horizons and Recent Advances

edited by

Lin Guo

, Botao Qiao and

Xiangting Min

submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 835 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; catalyst design; CO2 conversion; single-atom catalysts; environmental catalysis; AI-guided catalyst discovery; sustainable energy technologies; industrial decarbonization; in situ characterization; mechanism research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Synthesis and Catalytic Applications of Advanced Porous Materials

edited by

Dingming Xue

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6412 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced porous materials; degradation mechanism; environmental catalysis; CO2 reduction; efficiency of sunlight utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanostructured Catalysts)

Catalyst Immobilization

edited by

Oriana Piermatti

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5758 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalyst immobilization; novel supports; recovery and reuse; waste reduction; sustainable applications; environmental impact; green solvents; flow technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Catalysis)

Environmental Applications of Novel Nanocatalytic Materials

edited by

Violeta Niculescu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5319 | Submission Open

Keywords: environment; energy; nanocatalytic materials; nanostructured; nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)

Exclusive Papers of the Editorial Board Members (EBMs) in the Section "Biocatalysis"

edited by

Evangelos Topakas

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3526 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocatalyst immobilization; biocatalytic cascade reactions; bioelectrochemistry; biotransformations; cell factory; chemo-biocatalytic processes; computational biocatalysis; design of biocatalytic processes; environmental biocatalysis; enzymatic polymerization and polymer modification; enzyme formulation; flow biocatalysis; industrial biocatalysis; metabolic engineering; novel enzymes; protein engineering; reaction engineering in biocatalytic systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)

Advanced Catalysis for Energy and a Sustainable Environment

edited by

Khursheed B. Ansari

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3261 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable energy; environmental remediation; advanced catalytic materials; biomass conversion; CO2 conversion; wastewater treatment; catalyst sustainability (durability/recyclability)

Catalytic Technologies for Solid Waste Management, Utilization, and Sustainability

edited by Xuefei Chen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2543 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid waste; catalytic pyrolysis; gasification catalysts; hydrothermal liquefaction; waste-to-energy conversion; catalyst design; hazardous waste treatment; resource recovery; sustainable waste management; catalytic oxidation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)

Trends and Prospects in Catalysis for Sustainable CO₂ Conversion

edited by

Feng Zeng

Xin Huang

and Bin Wu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2355 | Submission Open

Keywords: CO2 conversion; catalysis; CO2 valorization; renewable energy; hydrogenation; electrochemical processes; photochemical conversion; catalyst design; sustainable solutions; greenhouse gas reduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Efficient Electro-Fenton-Catalysis

edited by Chao Zhu and

Yi Shen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1994 | Submission Open

Keywords: electro-Fenton catalytic oxidation; process design and optimization; carbon material development and design; reactive radical generation; aquatic environmental remediation; interfacial reaction mechanisms; emerging organic pollutants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)

Catalytic Activity on Thermochemical and Non-Thermal Plasma Conversion/Utilization of Methane and Carbon Dioxide

edited by

María Victoria Navarro

, Gemma S. Grasa and Isabel Martínez

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1967 | Submission Open

Keywords: sorption-enhanced reforming; sorption-enhanced methanation; plasma/catalysis methanation; dry reforming of methane; CO2 to methanol; CO2 to DME; catalytic decomposition of methane; reverse water– gas shift; CO2 splitting; syngas production

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

Innovative Catalytic Approaches in Polymerization

edited by

Kotohiro Nomura

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1838 | Submission Open

Keywords: olefin polymerization; ring-opening polymerization; metathesis polymerization/depolymerization; organometallics; homogeneous catalysts; heterogeneous catalysts; chemical recycling; upcycling

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

Novel Advancements Towards Nanocomposite Synthesis and Their Potential Application in Photocatalysis, 2nd Edition

edited by

Khalid Umar

Waseem Raza

Sadiq Umar

and

Showkat Ahmad Bhawani

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1754 | Submission Open

Keywords: green synthesis of nanomaterials; interfaced/doped nanocomposites; potential applications of nanoparticles; nanoparticles surface functionalization.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)

Advances in MOF/COF Catalysis: Tailored Structures for Enhanced Performance

edited by Parijat Borah and

Peizhou Li

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1113 | Submission Open

Keywords: MOF catalysts; COF catalysts; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; thermocatalysis; hybrid materials; porous materials; framework materials; heterogeneous catalysts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Integration of Machine Learning and Modeling in Catalysis

edited by Yinjuan Chen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; data availability and quality; solid-state electrolyte; interpretable mode; diversity of materials and multiscale issues limited data base; materials design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational Catalysis)

Recent Advances in Energy-Related Materials in Catalysts, 3rd Edition

edited by

Loreta Tamasauskaite-Tamasiunaite

and

Virginija Kepeniene

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalysts; synthesis; electro-oxidation of fuels; fuel cells; batteries; electrocatalysis; oxygen reduction and evolution; hydrogen evolution; carbon monoxide oxidation; carbon dioxide conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Catalytic Strategies for Plastics Waste Recycling and Upcycling

edited by

Ana Cristina Silva Fernandes

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastic recycling; plastic upcycling; upcycled products; closed-loop recycling; plastic waste-to-energy; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)

Catalytic Conversion of Biomass to Chemicals, 2nd Edition

edited by

Xiaofeng Wang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass conversion; hydrogenation; nanostructured catalysts; biomass derivatives; oxidation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)

Plasma Catalysis: Status and Challenges

edited by

Yudong Li

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma catalysis; non-thermal plasma; volatile organic compounds (VOCs); ammonia synthesis; environment and energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)

Advanced Electrocatalysts for Sustainable Ammonia Synthesis

edited by Jeonghoon Lim

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical ammonia synthesis; nitrogen reduction reaction; nitrate reduction reaction; electrocatalysts; membrane electrode assembly (MEA); sustainable nitrogen conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)

Biochar-Based Materials for Catalysis and Sustainable Environmental Applications

edited by

Mohamed Zbair

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: biochar; catalysis; environmental remediation; sustainable materials; CO2 capture; wastewater treatment; green chemistry; life-cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)

Photocatalyst Design for H₂O₂ Production and Biomass Conversion

edited by

Jianhao Qiu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalyst design; H2O2 production; biomass conversion; environmental remediation; sustainable chemistry; renewable energy; green synthesis; photocatalytic mechanism; defect engineering; heterojunction formation; two-electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e⁻ ORR); water oxidation reaction (WOR); lignin depolymerization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

New Insights into Catalysis for Biomass Utilization

edited by

Xin Jin

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass conversion; heterogeneous catalysis; biorefinery; green chemistry; renewable energy; catalytic mechanisms; sustainable processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)

Feature Review Papers in Electrocatalysis

edited by

Vincenzo Baglio

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 22470 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolyte fuel cells; direct alcohol fuel cells; water electrolysis; metal– air batteries; dye-sensitized solar cells; photo-electrolysis; carbon dioxide electro-reduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)

Non-Noble Metal Electrocatalytic Materials for Clean Energy

edited by

Xiang Wu

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6602 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalysis; hydrogen evolution reaction; oxygen evolution reaction; catalysis mechanisms; overall water splitting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)

Predictive Modeling in Catalysis

edited by Zisheng Zhang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1010 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalysis; computational catalysis; realistic modeling; multi-scale modeling; surface reconstruction; reaction kinetics; machine learning; surface science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational Catalysis)

Catalytic Removal of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

edited by

Ralitsa Georgieva

and

Anton Naydenov

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4103 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalytic combustion; VOCs; noble metals; transition metal oxides; catalysts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)

Modeling and Simulation of Next-Generation Catalytic Materials for Energy and Environment Applications

edited by

Houyu Zhu

and Lianming Zhao

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3264 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational catalysis; metal catalysts; metal oxides; composite catalysts; zeolites; molecular sieves; carbon-based catalysts; biocatalysts; photocatalysts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational Catalysis)

Advances in Sustainable Remediation Technologies: Advanced Oxidation, Catalytic Nanomaterials, and Computational Modeling

edited by

Sanja J. Armakovic

Stevan Armaković

, Svetlana Pelemiš and

Maria M. Savanović

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3070 | Submission Open

Keywords: pharmacologically active compounds; advanced oxidation processes; nanomaterials; catalytic processes; environmental chemistry; environmental remediation; computational modeling; toxicity studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis for Pharmaceuticals)

Cutting-Edge Catalytic Strategies for Organic Pollutant Mitigation

edited by

Nina Kaneva

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2994 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; homogeneous catalysis; emerging catalytic technologies; electrochemical catalysis organic pollutant removal

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)

Advanced Catalysis Technologies Using Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs)

edited by

Hani Nasser Abdelhamid

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1217 | Submission Open

Keywords: reticular chemistry; Metal– Organic Frameworks; catalysis; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; nanozymes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Environmental Biocatalysis: From Remediation to Waste Valorization, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jasmina Nikodinović-Runić

and

Evangelos Topakas

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 901 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocatalysis; waste valorization; bioremediation; enzyme biocatalysis; whole-cell biocatalysis; persistent organic pollutants; detoxification; high-added value compounds; protein engineering; green chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)

Nanoparticles for Photocatalytic Water and Air Remediation

edited by

Didier Robert

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 905 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanophotocatalyst; photocatalyst; water treatment; semiconductor; environmental remediation; advanced oxidation technology; heterogeneous catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)

Recent Catalysts for Organic Synthesis

edited by

Lianghua Zou

and

Zhibing Dong

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13680 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalytic reactions; metal catalysis; organocatalysis; synthetic methodologies

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

Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalytic Oxidation and Reduction

edited by

Weiwei Wang

, Xiaxi Yao and Wei Chen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11026 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalytic oxidation; catalytic reduction; Fenton; Fenton-like; enzyme-like catalysis; photocatalysis; sonocatalysis; electrocatalysis; piezoelectric catalysis; co-catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Feature Papers in Catalysis for Pharmaceuticals

edited by

Andres Alcantara

Teodora Bavaro

and

Jesús Fernandez Lucas

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8628 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalysis; pharmaceuticals; bioactive compounds; selectivity; green chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis for Pharmaceuticals)

Advances in Enhancement of Catalytic Performance for Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Longjun Xu

and

Qi Feng

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6781 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalytic processes; advanced oxidation processes; wastewater treatment; toxic-refractory wastewaters; synthesis of catalysts; reaction kinetics and mechanisms; identification of intermediates; low-cost catalysts; stability of heterogeneous catalysts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)

Current Status and Future Aspects of Bimetallic and Trimetallic Catalysts

edited by

Concetta Ruocco

and

Olga Muccioli

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5931 | Submission Open

Keywords: bimetallic catalysts; trimetallic catalysts; nanomaterials; sustainable processes; reforming; hydrodesulfurization; de/hydrogenation; aromatization; polymerization; electrochemical reactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Catalysis)

Innovative Catalytic and Photocatalytic Systems for Environmental Remediation, 2nd Edition

edited by

Olga Sacco

Vincenzo Vaiano

and Antonietta Mancuso

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4616 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; zero-valent iron (ZVI); nanostructured photocatalysts; heterostructures; structured catalysts; water and wastewater treatment; gaseous stream treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)

The Design of Protein-Based Catalysts

edited by

Jennifer Noro

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4556 | Submission Open

Keywords: proteins; enzymes; biocatalysis; protein modification; sustainable and green synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)

Glucose Production from Biomass–Kinetics, Thermodynamics and Catalysis

edited by

Michael Renz

Indra Neel Pulidindi

Santhosh Kumar Koppula

Pankaj Sharma

Vaishali Suthar

and

Aharon Gedanken

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4005 | Submission Open

Keywords: glucose; biomass; fractionation; cellulose; hemicellulose; lignin; solid acid; catalyst; kinetics; thermodynamics; catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)

Catalytic Processes for Green Hydrogen Production

edited by

Diego Luna

and

Vicente Montes

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3672 | Submission Open

Keywords: green hydrogen; catalytic hydrogen production; electrocatalytic hydrogen production; pyrolytic hydrogen production; hydrogen production processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Catalytic Conversion of Small Molecules for Energy and Environmental Sustainability

edited by Minghua Qiao

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2213 | Submission Open

Keywords: small-molecule catalytic conversion; oxygen activation; CO2 utilization; light hydrocarbon valorization; selective oxidation/reduction; sustainable fuels and chemicals

Catalytic Processes for Environmental Remediation and Resource Recycling

edited by

Ning Li

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1544 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel/green catalysts; single-atom catalysts; clusters; biochar-based or multi-metal-based catalysts; discovery of new catalytic mechanisms; optimization of catalytic processes for practical applications; application of artificial intelligence in catalytic processes; carbon capture and utilization; environmental remediation; resource recycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)

Advanced Catalysis in Water Purification: Organics and Heavy Metals Removal

edited by Xiaoliang Li and Yajun Ji

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1441 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced oxidation process; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; water purification; organic pollutant; heavy metal

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)

Nanostructured Photocatalysts for Hydrogen Production

edited by Chunzheng Wu and Huafeng Li

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1360 | Submission Open

Keywords: H2 evolution; photocatalysis; water splitting; nanocrystals; hybrid; hydrogen peroxide

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanostructured Catalysts)

Photocatalytic Nanomaterials for Environmental Purification, 2nd Edition

edited by

Xiaowang Lu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1129 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalytic nanomaterials; photocatalysis; air purification; VOC degradation; wastewater treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)

State-of-the-Art Enzyme Engineering and Biocatalysis in Europe

edited by

Teodora Bavaro

and

Marina Simona Robescu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 908 | Submission Open

Keywords: enzyme engineering; biocatalysis; directed evolution; enzyme immobilization; multi-enzyme cascade reactions; bioprocess engineering; chemoenzymatic synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)

CO₂ Catalytic Valorization and Utilization

edited by Huancong Shi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 844 | Submission Open

Keywords: CO2 catalytic valorization; CO2 catalytic utilization; CO2 catalytic conversion; CO2 capture; CO2 absorption; CO2 desorption; decarbonization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)

Catalytic Conversion of CO₂ or CO

edited by

Yaru Zhang

and

Tifeng Jiao

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 663 | Submission Open

Keywords: CO2 conversion and utilization; CO conversion; heterogeneous catalysis; novel catalysts; reaction mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)

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