Green Porous Materials for Sustainable Catalysis
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Porous Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 145
Special Issue Editor
Interests: thermochemical processes, including gasification and pyrolysis, with a strong focus on the use of catalysis to achieve syngas cleaning and tar conversion; the development and application of sustainable and waste-derived catalysts, process optimization, and strategies for the efficient and environmentally sustainable production of energy and chemicals
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Dear Colleagues,
Porous materials play a leading role in sustainable catalysis due to their surface area, adjustable pore structures, and flexible chemical properties. Green materials, synthesized using sustainable routes, renewable raw materials, or low-energy processes, are particularly promising for the road towards more sustainable chemical processes. Their characteristics enable efficient mass transport, selective adsorption, and enhanced catalytic activity, making them appropriate for a wide range of applications such as biomass and waste valorization and pollutant removal. Despite progress having been made, several challenges remain. The producing precisely constructed porous materials at a large scale while adhering to low-environmental-impact methods remains a critical step. Furthermore, understanding the relationship between surface chemistry, pore features, and catalytic performance requires further investigation. Problems related to long-term stability and regeneration under different operational conditions also present obstacles for practical applications. Nevertheless, the combination of green materials and efficient catalytic systems provides stimulating opportunities. This Special Issue hopes to serve as a meeting point for the most recent developments in the synthesis, characterization, and application of green catalysts, with the aim of promoting discussions on sustainable strategies, emerging challenges, and future directions in catalysis.
Dr. Francesco Parrillo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- thermochemical conversion
- gasification
- pyrolysis
- catalysis
- waste-derived catalyst
- tar conversion
- syngas cleaning
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