Functional Nanomaterials in Green Chemistry: Catalysis and Environmental Remediation
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: synthesis, modification, and characterization of biodegradable and bio-based materials; green catalyst in the development of sustainable polymer networks; thermoset resins, polyurethanes, composites, curing kinetics, and catalyst systems
Interests: porous materials; nanomaterials; heterogeneous catalysis; biomass conversion; alkane conversion
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Traditional technologies and industries have caused severe environmental damage, creating an urgent need to limit pollution through the development of eco-friendly processes and systems. Functional nanomaterials, engineered through innovative approaches, possess unique properties that make them ideal candidates for driving sustainable chemical transformations and remediation efforts. While the field is broad, this Special Issue focuses specifically on the pivotal role of these materials in catalysis and environmental remediation—two areas where nanotechnology offers transformative potential.
We invite the submission of high-quality original research and review articles that address the rational design, synthesis, mechanism, and application of functional nanomaterials in these focused domains. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advanced Nanocatalysts: The design and application of novel nanomaterials (e.g., single-atom catalysts, nanozymes, porous frameworks) for green catalytic processes, including CO₂ conversion, biomass valorization, selective oxidation, and hydrogen production.
- Environmental Nanoremediation: Development of nanomaterials for the targeted degradation, adsorption, or sensing of pollutants, such as heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and microplastics in water and soil.
- Sustainable Synthesis: Green and energy-efficient synthesis routes for functional nanomaterials, including bio-inspired synthesis, mechanochemical methods, and the use of sustainable solvents.
- Mechanistic Insights: Studies elucidating the structure–activity relationships and underlying mechanisms at the nano–bio interface or during catalytic and remediation processes.
This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research that bridges fundamental materials science with practical applications in sustainability. Our goal is to curate a valuable collection of articles that not only highlight recent advances but also inspire future innovation in the targeted application of functional nanomaterials for a greener planet.
Dr. Ingridy Dayane dos Santos Silva
Dr. Zhaohui Liu
Dr. Carlos Bruno Barreto Luna
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- functional nanomaterials
- green chemistry
- nanocatalysis
- environmental catalysts
- environmental remediation
- biomass conversion
- heterogeneous catalysis
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