Advances in Metal Catalyst: Synthesis and Application

Dear Colleagues,

With the increasing demand for high-efficiency, selective, and sustainable catalytic technologies, metal catalysts have remained central to advancements in chemical, energy, and environmental processes. Recent progress has placed growing emphasis on novel synthesis methods that enable precise control over the structural, compositional, and electronic properties of metal catalysts. These advanced strategies have led to significant improvements in catalytic performance, including enhanced activity, selectivity, and stability.

Equally important is the integration of metal catalysts into functional catalytic systems, which bridges the gap between material innovation and practical application. The combination of catalyst development with system-level design—including reaction engineering, reactor configuration, and process optimization—is key to translating laboratory-scale advancements into scalable, real-world solutions.

This Special Issue on ‘Advances in Metal Catalyst: Synthesis and Application’ is dedicated to recent advances in the design, synthesis, and application of metal catalysts, with a particular focus on innovative synthetic strategies and system integration in diverse catalytic processes. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Novel synthesis methods for metal catalysts (e.g., templated growth, self-assembly, atomic layer deposition, confinement strategies).
• Tailoring of nanostructured, bimetallic, alloyed, and single-atom catalysts.
• Advanced characterization to correlate structure with performance.
• System-level integration of catalysts into thermal, electrochemical, and photochemical processes.
• Scalable reactor and process design involving metal catalysts.
• Catalytic applications in energy, environmental, and industrial transformations.
• Mechanistic and kinetic studies supporting catalyst design and application.
• Catalyst regeneration and long-term durability in integrated systems.

This Issue aims to showcase state-of-the-art research that connects innovative catalyst synthesis with system-oriented applications, promoting new directions for high-performance and scalable catalytic technologies

Dr. Mengyang Fan
Dr. Qifan Li
Guest Editors

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• catalyst design and engineering
• metal-based catalysts
• nanostructured catalysts
• single-atom catalysts
• heterogeneous catalysis
• electrocatalysis and thermocatalysis
• advanced characterization
• system design and integration