The Research of Change: Catalysts for a Sustainable Future
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 June 2026 | Viewed by 1543
Special Issue Editor
Interests: nanotechnology; nanomaterials; applications of multifunctional nanoparticles; development of new catalyst materials; biosensors; solid-state materials chemistry; electrochemical synthesis; surface science
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The transition toward a sustainable future requires innovative solutions across all technological sectors, with materials and surface science playing a decisive role. Material surfaces, acting as both functional and protective layers, are not only essential for enhancing material performance but also serve as catalysts for change by enabling greener technologies, extending product lifetimes, enhancing energy production, and minimizing environmental impact.
This Special Issue, entitled “The Research of Change: Catalysts for a Sustainable Future,” aims to highlight recent advances in catalyst research that drive sustainable transformation. We welcome original Articles, Reviews, and Communications, focusing on coatings and surface properties that address current environmental, industrial, and societal challenges.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Development of eco-friendly, non-toxic, and biodegradable catalysts.
- Photocatalytic and functional catalysts for environmental remediation and clean energy.
- Durable, corrosion-resistant, and wear-resistant coatings that extend catalysts' life cycles.
- Nanostructured, smart, and multifunctional catalysts supporting sustainable applications.
- Recycling, circular economy, and life cycle assessment in catalyst technology.
- Advanced characterization and modeling methods for understanding sustainable performance.
Dr. Oana-Georgiana Dragos-Pinzaru
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable coatings
- eco-friendly coatings
- green materials
- surface engineering
- functional coatings
- smart coatings
- nanostructured coatings
- corrosion resistance
- photocatalytic coatings
- energy-efficient coatings
- circular economy
- life cycle assessment
- environmental remediation
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