Heterogeneous Catalysis in Sustainable Synthesis

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is dedicated to the novel catalytic materials presenting high performance and robustness to be used in valuable chemical reactions for environmental benign applications. The use of heterogeneous catalysts can support sustainable applications or even attribute sustainable properties to chemical processes by the combination of catalytic efficiency and environmentally friendly conditions. In the context of the principles of Green Chemistry, heterogeneous catalysis has opened new routes for organic synthesis, improving the sustainability of chemical transformations by using environmentally benign conditions and chemicals. Furthermore, the application of recovered solid catalysts has been increasing the lifetime of catalysts, facilitating catalyst separation and avoiding mass loss occurrence, promoting the viability of chemical processes to industrial application.

This Special Issue intends to highlight current progress on the development of advanced catalysis and synthesis strategies for sustainable and environmentally benign processes. Manuscripts submitted should present novel materials, both metal and non-metal solid catalysts, and their applications ranging from biocatalysis, metal catalysis, organocatalysis, photocatalysis, etc., demonstrating a strong linkage between heterogeneous catalysis and sustainable purposes.

Dr. Salete Balula
Dr. Carlos Granadeiro
Guest Editors

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