Energy and Catalysis
A section of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991).
Section Information
The Section “Energy and Catalysis” aims to publish original and high-quality research, communications, articles, and review articles in the areas of nanoparticle design, synthesis and mechanistic aspects, modeling, and catalytic application of nanomaterials, with a particular focus on energy, biomass, and sustainable chemical processes.
The focus of the section is on the understanding of the formation of metal nanoparticles with a specific focus on the morphology, including unsupported and supported colloidal nanoparticles with alloy and core–shell structures for (i) energy production including catalytic, photocatalytic, and electrochemical processes, (ii) biomass conversion, and (iii) sustainable chemical processes. Emphasis will be given to the (i) the rational design and synthesis of advanced nanomaterials, (ii) the basic and advanced characterization of understanding their structures and active sites, (iii) the understanding of the nanoparticle formation and reaction mechanisms, and (iv) computational methods for the design of nanomaterials and structure–activity correlations.
All manuscripts submitted for publication under this section will be reviewed by expert Section Editors and undergo a rigorous peer review process. Our goal is to publish high-quality, impactful research in the areas of energy, sustainable catalysis, and design of nanoparticle formation.Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Energy Nanomaterials and Surface/Interface Modification Strategies (Deadline: 5 June 2026)
- Multiscale Simulation and Modeling Techniques for Next-Generation Nanomaterials in Energy Storage (Deadline: 5 June 2026)
- Nanotechnology-Driven Advances in Electrochemical Systems (Deadline: 10 June 2026)
- Pioneering Nanomaterials: Revolutionizing Energy and Catalysis (Deadline: 10 June 2026)
- Nanostructured Materials for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Energy (Deadline: 10 June 2026)
- Functional Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Application Potential of Single-Atom Catalysts in Electrocatalytic Reaction (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Enhancing Energy Storage in Batteries and Devices Through Nanoscale Strategies (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Atomic-Level Catalysts for High-Value Conversion of Small Molecules (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advanced Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy and Catalytic Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Ferroelectric Nanostructures: Synthesis, Properties, and Photocatalytic Applications (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- Research Progress on Nanomaterials for Advanced Energy Storage Materials (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- Development of Efficient Nanocatalysts and Their Application in Electrochemical Energy Conversion (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- Porous Nanomaterials: Emerging Platforms for Catalytic Applications (Deadline: 15 July 2026)
- Hydrogen Production and Evolution Based on Nanocatalysts (Deadline: 15 July 2026)
- Application of Advanced Nanomaterials for High-Performance Rechargeable Batteries (Deadline: 16 July 2026)
- Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy Production and Storage (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Photothermal Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications (Deadline: 25 July 2026)
- Nanostructured Photocatalysts for Environmental and Energy Applications (Deadline: 30 July 2026)
- Nanostructured Halide Perovskites for Advanced Optoelectronics and Photocatalysis (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Nanomaterials for Heterogeneous Catalysis and Biochemical Sensing & Detection: Design, Synthesis, and Emerging Applications (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Design and Application of Nanomaterials in Photoenergy Conversions (Deadline: 10 August 2026)
- Advances in Ferroelectric and Multiferroic Nanostructures (Deadline: 10 August 2026)
- Nanocatalysis—Experimental Investigations and Computational Simulations (Deadline: 15 August 2026)
- Functional Nano/Single-Atom Catalysts for Next-Generation Zinc Batteries (Zn–Air and Zn-Ion Batteries): Theoretical and Experimental Studies (Deadline: 25 August 2026)
- Nanostructured Catalysts for Energy Conversion and Environmental Applications (Deadline: 28 August 2026)
- Application of Nanoscale Catalysis in Sustainable Energy Conversions Research (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Advanced Applications of Nanomaterials in Electrocatalysis and Batteries (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Novel Nanostructures for Thermoelectric Applications (Deadline: 10 September 2026)
- Next-Generation Photocatalysis at Nanoscale (Deadline: 10 September 2026)
- Advances in Nanostructured Electrode Materials: Design and Applications (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 10 September 2026)
- Design and Applications of Nanocatalysts for Energy-Related Hydrogen Production (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Advanced Nanomaterials for High-Performance Batteries and Electrocatalytic Energy Conversion Systems (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Emerging Thermoelectric Nanomaterials, Techniques and Applications (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Next-Generation Photoactive Nanomaterials (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Electrochemical and Electrocatalysis Performance of Functional Nanomaterials (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Hybrid Nanomaterials and/or Nanocomposites for Photo(Electro-) Catalytic Applications (Second Edition) (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Structural Regulation and Performance Assessment of Nanocatalysts (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Novel Applications of Nanomaterials in CO2 Capture and Conversion (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Advances in Energy Storage Nanomaterials (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Sustainable Energy Harvesting with Nanomaterials (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Advanced Nanogenerators for Energy and Electrochemical Applications (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Progress and Perspectives of Nanomaterials in Photocatalysis (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Advanced Nanocatalysts: Design, Mechanism, and Performance (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Applications of Nanostructured Materials for Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Nanostructured Materials for Energy Storage (Deadline: 10 November 2026)
- Nanomaterials for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production and Energy Conversion (Deadline: 15 November 2026)
- Semiconductor-Based Nanomaterials for Catalytic Applications (Deadline: 20 November 2026)
- Nanostructured Catalysts for Solar Energy Conversion (Deadline: 20 November 2026)
- Nanogenerators for Energy Harvesting and Sensing, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 November 2026)
- Novel Heterogeneous Catalytic Nanomaterials for Energy and Environment-Related Applications (Deadline: 25 November 2026)
- Advanced Nanomaterials in Electrocatalysis (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Development of High-Performance Nanostructured Energy Materials (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Nanoscale Materials for Water Splitting (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Nanostructured Materials for Next-Generation Energy Technologies (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Intelligent Nanostructures and Energy Materials: The Role of AI in Modern Materials Science (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Carbon Nanocomposites for Energy (Deadline: 20 January 2027)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
