Heterogeneous catalysis for CO2 and C2H6 Conversion
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on recent advancements in heterogeneous catalysis, emphasizing the design and application of single-atom catalysts (SACs) and nano-catalysts for sustainable chemical transformations. A key theme is their role in CO2 conversion, where these catalysts drive the reduction of CO2 into value-added fuels (e.g., methane, methanol) or platform chemicals, addressing global carbon neutrality challenges. Equally critical is their application in C2H6 conversion, enabling efficient C2H6 dehydrogenation to ethylene or oxidative coupling to higher hydrocarbons, which are crucial for industrial petrochemical processes.
This Issue highlights mechanistic insights, innovative synthesis strategies, and in situ/operando characterization techniques that bridge atomic-scale catalyst design with macroscopic performance. Contributions addressing scalability, stability, and selectivity under industrial-related conditions are particularly encouraged. By compiling fundamental research and technological innovations, this collection aims to accelerate the development of next-generation catalysts for a sustainable future.
Researchers are invited to submit original articles, reviews, and perspectives that explore these transformative topics in catalysis science.
Dr. Qinggang Liu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- single-atom catalysts
- nano-catalysts
- heterogeneous catalysis
- CO2 conversion
- C2H6 conversion
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