Nanomaterials for Heterogeneous Catalysis and Biochemical Sensing & Detection: Design, Synthesis, and Emerging Applications
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy and Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 120
Special Issue Editors
Interests: metal–organic frameworks (MOFs); biomass conversion; solar-driven interfacial evaporation; seawater desalination; metal–nitrogen–carbon materials
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Interests: nanomaterial; nano-biotechnology; drug delivery
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanomaterials have revolutionized catalysis and biochemical sensing/detection by addressing long-standing challenges in efficiency, selectivity, and sustainability. In heterogeneous catalysis, atomic-level engineering of nanomaterials, such as metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and their derivatives, metal-based carbon material, and metal oxides, has enabled unprecedented control over reaction mechanisms and active sites. Concurrently, nanozymes (nanomaterials with enzyme-like properties) have emerged as robust, low-cost alternatives to natural enzymes, overcoming limitations in stability and environmental adaptability for biosensing applications. Since the pioneering work on ceria nanoparticles as superoxide dismutase mimics, nanozyme research has expanded to include multifunctional materials for diagnostics, therapy, and environmental monitoring.
This Special Issue aims to bridge cutting-edge advances in nanocatalysis and nanomaterial-enabled biochemical sensing and detection, fostering interdisciplinary innovation. We seek contributions including, but not limited to, the following aspects: (1) Unify fundamental insights: Elucidation of structure–activity relationships in nanoscale catalysts and sensors. (2) Drive sustainability: Highlight nanomaterials for green chemistry (e.g., biomass conversion, CO₂ conversion, and plastic upcycling). (3) Promote sensing and detection: Nanozymes for point-of-care diagnostics and imaging; plasmonic nanomaterials for real-time pollutant or biomarker detection; heterogeneous nanocarbon architectures for electrochemical biosensors.
Dr. Cheng Chen
Prof. Dr. Zhaoqi Yang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)
- metal-based carbon materials
- metal oxides
- metal-free nanomaterials
- covalent–organic frameworks (COFs)
- heterogeneous catalysis
- biomedical sensing
- biomedical detection
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