Advances in Catalytic Materials and Processes for the Energy and Environmental Applications in a Carbon-Neutral Society
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Catalytic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 180
Special Issue Editors
Interests: heterogeneous catalysis; CO2 reduction; hybrid and composite materials; MXenes and graphene-based composites; sustainable energy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The pursuit of sustainable energy and environmental solutions is driving transformative advancements in catalysis and materials science and this Special Issue seeks to focus on recent innovations in catalytic materials, reaction engineering, and integrated processes that enable efficient and selective transformations of carbon feedstocks into sustainable energy carriers, fuels, and chemicals. Contributions are invited on cutting-edge catalyst designs and synthesis strategies, including advanced materials such as MXenes, graphene-based composites, and hybrid systems, as well as mechanistic insights into and the optimization of catalytic processes for carbon capture, conversion, and biofuel production. We also welcome studies on novel reactor engineering and computational approaches to enhancing catalytic efficiency and scalability, alongside environmental catalysis and nanotechnology solutions for wastewater treatment, pollutant remediation, and energy generation from bio-waste. Both experimental and theoretical studies, as well as reviews, exploring interdisciplinary approaches to carbon-neutral energy and chemical systems, are encouraged.
We welcome original research, reviews, mini reviews, and perspective articles on themes including, but not limited to:
- Innovative Catalysts for Energy and Environmental Applications:
- The design, synthesis, characterization, and optimization of heterogeneous, hybrid, and electrocatalysts;
- The development of MXenes, graphene-based composites, and other advanced materials for CO₂ reduction, water splitting, and pollutant degradation.
- Materials for Carbon Capture, Conversion, and Sustainability:
- Advanced materials for CO₂ sequestration, storage, and transformation into valuable products;
- Functional nanostructures for sustainable energy systems and environmental protection.
- Catalytic Reactors, Process Engineering, and Computational Approaches:
- Novel catalytic reactor designs and engineering for sustainable fuel and chemical production;
- Computational modeling and simulation for catalyst optimization and process intensification.
- Biofuels and Green Energy Technologies:
- Biofuel production from bio-waste, syngas, and CO₂ conversion processes;
- Innovations in carbon-neutral and renewable energy technologies.
- Environmental Catalysis and Nanotechnology:
- Catalysis-driven solutions for wastewater treatment, pollutant remediation, and biocorrosion mitigation;
- Integration of catalytic processes with microbial fuel cells, electromicrobiology, and advanced oxidation processes for environmental sustainability.
Dr. Muhammad Asif Nawaz
Prof. Dr. Waqas Qamar Zaman
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- catalysis
- CO₂ reduction
- sustainable energy
- electrocatalysis
- advanced oxidation processes
- graphene-based composites
- MXenes
- environmental nanotechnology
- microbial fuel cells
- reactor engineering
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