Coatings and Thin Films for Applications in Catalysis
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Thin Films".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 September 2025 | Viewed by 105
Special Issue Editor
Interests: heterogeneous catalysis; environmental catalysis; catalytic oxidation; catalytic hydrogenation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Catalysis plays a pivotal role in numerous industries, ranging from chemicals and energy to environmental protection. Coatings and thin films, due to their unique properties and functionalities, have emerged as crucial materials in enhancing catalytic performances.
This Special Issue will focus on cutting-edge research on the design, synthesis, and characterization of coatings and thin films tailored for specific catalytic applications. Topics covered in this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Novel coating or film materials in heterogeneous catalysis;
- New preparation strategies for coating and thin film catalysts;
- Advanced characterization techniques to understand the structure–property relationships in catalysis;
- Theoretical simulation in catalysis.
We warmly welcome submissions addressing the latest developments in coatings and thin films applied in catalysis.
Dr. Liuye Mo
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- catalysts
- coatings in catalysis
- thin films in catalysis
- fabrication strategy in coatings or thin films
- catalyst preparation
- heterogeneous catalysis
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