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Catalytic Reactions in Hydrogen and Ammonia Economy
edited by and Jihao Wang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1090 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen production; ammonia synthesis/decomposition; heterogeneous catalysis; hydrogenation; hydrogen storage; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; thermocatalysis
Surface and Interface Engineering of Catalyst Nanostructures for Electrochemical Energy Conversion
edited by and Huajie Huang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 958 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalysts; low-dimension materials; heterostructures; controllable synthesis; water splitting; fuel cells; metal– air batteries
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)
Recent Advances in Carbon-Based Nanomaterial Catalysts
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 698 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon-based nanomaterial catalysts; carbon catalysts; carbon dots; porous carbon; carbon nanotubes; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; biological catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanostructured Catalysts)
Green Heterogeneous Catalysis for CO2 Reduction
edited by , and Belén Bachiller-Baeza
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 693 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon dioxide; catalysis; reduction; chemicals; fuels; characterisation; structure– activity correlations
Biocatalysis—Enzymes in Industrial Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 571 | Submission Open
Keywords: enzyme engineering; biocatalysis; rational design; protein structure; process simulation; molecular simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)
Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity over Ti, Zn, or Sn-Based Catalysts
edited by , and Horacio Edgardo Garrafa-Gálvez
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 348 | Submission Open
Keywords: green synthesis; metal oxide; nanoparticles; photocatalysis; photodegradation of pollutants; photosensitization; nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
Environmentally Friendly Catalysis for Green Future
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmentally friendly catalysis; thermal catalysis; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; CO2 reduction; degradation; environmental remediation; green chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)
Selective Catalysts for Electrocatalytic Conversion of Biomass and Its Platform Molecules: Current State and Prospects
edited by and Xuemei Liao
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalysis; biomass conversion; platform molecules; selective catalysts; sustainable energy; renewable chemicals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)
Sustainable Enzymatic Processes for Fine Chemicals and Biodiesel submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: enzymatic catalysis; biodiesel; bio-based compounds; fine chemicals; green chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)
Sustainable Catalysts for Biofuel and Bioproduct Generation submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open
Keywords: biorenewables; bioproducts; biomass; biofuels; biorefinery; bienergy-biofuels by-products; biodiesel; biolubricants; bioethanol; biomethane; homogeneous catalysts; heterogeneous catalysts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)
Cutting-Edge Catalysts for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Applications
edited by Abu Saad Ansari
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalysis for sustainable energy; environmental catalysis and photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; nanostructured catalysts; metal-organic frameworks (MOFs); single-atom catalysts; advanced oxidation processes (AOPs); CO2 reduction catalysts; hydrogen production; fuel cells; water treatment catalysis; heterogeneous catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis for Sustainable Energy)
Transition-Metal-Catalyzed Organic Synthesis
edited by Chengwei Liu
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: transition metal catalysis; organic synthesis; cross-coupling reactions; polymerization; organometallics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry)
Powering the Future: Nanostructured Catalysts
edited by Schott V. Eduardo
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured catalysts for energy conversion and storage; semiconductor nanostructured materials for energy and environmental applications; environmental remediation; supported nanocatalysts; nanostructured electrocatalysts; nanostructured photocatalysts; nanostructured photoelectrocatalysts; nanostructured bio/photobiocatalysts; nanostructured catalysts for photosynthesis/artificial photosynthesis; nanostructured membranes for water purifications; photoelectrochemical water splitting; oxygen reduction reaction; oxygen/hydrogen evolution reaction; bioinspired catalysts; sustainable/clean energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Photocatalysis: Past, Present, and Future Outlook
edited by
submission deadline 5 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6223 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental applications; energy production; advanced materials; hybrid systems; industrial applications; smart photocatalytic systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
Feature Review Papers in Catalysis for Sustainable Energy submission deadline 10 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12237 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-energy; biofuels; e-fuels; hydrogen; renewable/green fuels; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis for Sustainable Energy)
Enzyme and Biocatalysis Application submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8340 | Submission Open
Keywords: enzyme production; enzyme purification; biocatalysis; optimization; lipase; cellulase; protease; amylase; biofuels; enzymatic-catalyzed synthesis; enzyme immobilization; biomass utilization; environmental protection; glucosidase; biotransformation; enzymatic kinetics; ultrasound-assisted enzymatic reaction; bio-reactor; enzymatic-assisted extraction; experimental design; response surface methodology (RSM)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)
Emerging Catalytic Technologies for Clean Chemical Synthesis and Efficient Biomass Conversion and Upgrading
edited by and Ruiyan Sun
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 916 | Submission Open
Keywords: lignocellulose and bio-derived compound upgrading; clean chemical synthesis; value-added chemicals and fuels; heterogeneous catalysts; homogeneous catalysts; catalyst characterization; biorefinery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)
Photocatalytic Nanomaterials for Environmental Purification, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalytic nanomaterials; photocatalysis; air purification; VOC degradation; wastewater treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
The Employment of Biocompatible Nanomaterials for Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Based on Catalytic Reactions
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanozymes; photocatalysts; biomedicine; tumor therapy; tissue engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis for Pharmaceuticals)
Applications of Catalysts in Metal-Air Batteries
edited by Rongxian Zhang
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalytic materials; oxygen reduction; air battery; composite electrode
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)
(Bio)nanomaterials in Catalysis submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 115 | 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
Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Electrocatalysis
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalysts; fuel cells; stability; zinc– air battery; carbon-based material; catalyst design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Catalysis)
Exclusive Feature Papers in Catalytic Materials submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1927 | Submission Open
Keywords: new catalytic materials; novel preparation methods; characterization of catalysts; sustainable catalytic processes; industrial applications of catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Recent Progress on Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 403 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen evolution reaction; catalyst design; electrocatalysts; interface management; seawater splitting; in situ characterization techniques; coupled systems; mechanism study
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)
Synthesis, Reaction Mechanism and Stability of Electrocatalyst and Battery Materials
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalysis  ; catalyst synthesis  ; catalytic performance  ; durability  ; energy applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)
Ceria-Based Catalysts, 2nd Edition
edited by , Elisa Moretti and Letizia Liccardo
submission deadline 28 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open
Keywords: cerium oxide; ceria; rare earth; solid solution; mixed oxide; environmental catalysis; energy conversion and harvesting; photocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Advanced Oxidation Catalysis and Sustainable Technologies for Water Purification
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1144 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced oxidation process; water purification;   wastewater treatment; organic pollutants; peroxymonosulfate; catalysts; DFT calculations; degradation mechanisms; persulfate; hydrogen peroxide
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis for Sustainable Energy)
Advancing Electrocatalysis: Insights and Innovations in HER, OER, and ORR for a Sustainable Energy Future
edited by Tsz Lok Wan, , Xiaoyun Chen, Jinguo Lin and Minghao Liu
submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 170 | 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)
Fuels and Chemicals Production Through Sustainable Catalytic Approaches: Advances and Challenges
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open
Keywords: clean fuels; catalyst desulfurization processes; biomass conversion; CO2 utilization; hydrogen production; advanced catalytic materials; sustainable chemical production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Catalysis)
Back to the Future: Advances in Porous and Nanoscale Catalysts for Biomass Conversion to Value-Added Products
edited by , Weiming Hua and
submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalyst; porous; nano-catalysis; biomass; sustainability; green-processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)
Catalytic Procedures for the Synthesis of Pharmaceutical Active Compounds in Deep Eutectic Solvents submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 20042 | Submission Open
Keywords: green chemistry; catalysis; pharmaceutical chemistry; deep eutectic solvents drugs/biomass-derived solvents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis for Pharmaceuticals)
Heterogeneous Catalysis for Sustainable Conversion of Biomass, Carbon Dioxide and Plastic Waste into Fuels and Chemicals
edited by Ines Graca, and Alan J. McCue
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12691 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterogeneous catalysts; biomass; carbon dioxide; waste plastics; characterisation; structure– activity correlations; reaction networks; kinetic studies and models; conventional thermal catalysis; sustainable energy sources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Catalysis)
Ionic Liquids and Eutectic Mixtures for Green Catalytic Processes submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4932 | Submission Open
Keywords: molten salt; ionic liquid catalysis; deep eutectic system (DES); low-transition temperature mixture (LTTM); low-melting mixture; catalysis; separation; fundamental studies; physicochemical properties; phase equilibria; alternative solvents; green chemistry; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Catalysis)
Biomass Catalytic Conversion to Value-Added Chemicals
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 952 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass; catalytic conversion; value-added chemicals; catalysts; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)
MXenes-Based Composites and Their Applications in Photocatalysis, Electrocatalysis and Thermocatalysis
edited by Hui Li and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 845 | Submission Open
Keywords: MXenes; catalysts; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; thermocatalysis; catalytic mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
Nanocatalysts for Degradation of Environmental Pollutants and Hydrogen Generation
edited by Diganta Saikia and Juti Rani Deka
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 698 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; supported metal nanocatalyst; nitroarene reduction; dye degradation; heavy metal removal; hydrogen storage materials; hydrogen generation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanostructured Catalysts)
Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents in Catalysis submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 695 | Submission Open
Keywords: ionic liquids; deep eutectic solvents; functionalization; catalysts; supported ionic liquids; synthesis of ionic liquids; synthesis of deep eutectic solvents; homogeneous catalysis; heterogeneous catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Electrocatalytic Hydrogen and Oxygen Evolution Reaction
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 474 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxygen evolution reaction; oxygen reduction reaction; electrocatalysts; metal-air batteries; water splitting; hydrogen evolution reaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrocatalysis)
Single-Atom Catalysts: Current Trends, Challenges, and Prospects
edited by Ruonan Guo
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 473 | Submission Open
Keywords: single-atom catalyst; atomically dispersed catalyst; heterogeneous catalysis; energy conversion; thermal catalysis; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; metal– support interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Electrocatalysis and Photocatalysis in Redox Flow Batteries
edited by Penghui Ding
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 317 | Submission Open
Keywords: redox flow battery; solar redox flow battery; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; photoelectrochemical; reaction kinetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Photocatalysis)
Catalytic Reforming and Hydrogen Production: From the Past to the Future, 2nd Edition
edited by , and Eleni A. Kyriakidou
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open
Keywords: syngas; hydrogen production; steam reforming; CO₂ methanation; water– gas shift (WGS) reaction; fuels; clean energy; hydrocarbons to fuels; catalytic hydrogenation; carbon-neutral energy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Catalysis)
Heterogeneous Catalysis in Air Pollution Control
edited by Lei Ma, Fudong Liu, Yue Peng and Huazhen Chang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: air pollutants; emission control; catalytic oxidation; selective catalytic reduction; greenhouse gas
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Catalysis)
Recent Developments in Catalysis in Brazil submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalysis; biocatalysis; Brazil; sustainable chemistry; innovative research; industrial applications
Advanced Methodologies for Catalytic Conversion of Lignocellulose to Low-Carbon Chemicals and Fuels
edited by and Jesús Jiménez Ascencio
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: lignocellulose; catalytic conversion; low carbon; chemicals; fuels; renewable resources; catalytic techniques; process integrations; reaction kinetics; pretreatment; hydrolysate characterization; fraction separation; polyol conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)
Structured Catalysts for Low-Carbon Energy Application
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: structured catalysts; low-carbon energy; fuel cells; electrochemical reactions; biomass conversion; carbon capture; hydrogen
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis for Sustainable Energy)
Thermal and Catalytic Conversion of Biomass for Efficient and Clean Utilization
edited by Xiangyu Li, Zhiwei Wang and Xueqin Li
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass; organic solid waste; catalytic conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomass Catalysis)
Catalysis on Zeolites and Zeolite-Like Materials, 3rd Edition submission deadline 10 Aug 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8120 | Submission Open
Keywords: zeolites and zeolite-like materials; acid-base catalysis; bifunctional catalysis; environmental catalysis; biocatalysis; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; C1 chemistry; kinetic modeling of zeolite-catalyzed chemical reactions; computation in catalysis with ordered porous materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Catalytic Gasification
edited by , and Xudong Song
submission deadline 10 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 856 | 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)
Biomass Catalysis—Sustainable Developments of Energy submission deadline 10 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 136 | 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)
New Trends in Industrial Biocatalysis, 2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4407 | Submission Open
Keywords: industrial biocatalysis; extremozymes; immobilization; metal– organic frameworks; covalent– organic frameworks; protein engineering; mutagenesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocatalysis)
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