Synthesis and Application of Catalytic Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Heterogeneous catalysis forms a core backbone of global chemical manufacturing. With the ever-increasing demand for high-value hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon derivatives, along with the significant thrust towards energy efficiency and reducing environmental footprints, there have been tremendous efforts to address the need of the hour—developing high-performance robust catalysts and catalytic reactors. Catalysts hold the key towards enhanced reaction rates, desired product selectivity, improved energy efficiency, and more. The strategic design of catalysts, from single-atom alloys, layered structures, and bifunctional catalysts to earth-abundant transition metal substitutions for precious platinum group metals (PGM) has paved the way for energy-efficient, sustainable chemical reactions.

This Special Issue aims to present some of the promising developments in the rational design and synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts, and their application towards improved catalytic reactions. The articles in this issue will cover topics including, but not limited to, the synthesis of novel catalytic materials, reduction in PGM content, extending catalyst lifetimes, and enhancing catalyst performance via photochemical, thermochemical, and electrochemical routes. Fundamental studies towards elucidating material chemistry and catalytic-reaction mechanisms are encouraged.

Dr. Debtanu Maiti
Dr. Xianhui Zhao
Guest Editors

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