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The urgent need for sustainable solutions to environmental challenges has driven rapid advancements in catalysis and materials engineering. This collection aims to showcase cutting-edge research that leverages advanced catalytic systems and innovative materials to address critical issues in environmental purification and resource recovery.
This collection welcomes contributions that explore the design, synthesis, and application of novel catalysts and functional materials for the degradation of pollutants, conversion of greenhouse gases, and treatment of wastewater and air contaminants. Studies integrating nanotechnology, surface/interface engineering, and green chemistry principles are particularly encouraged.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
Photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and heterogeneous catalysis for environmental remediation.
CO₂ reduction, water splitting, and nitrogen fixation using advanced catalytic systems.
Development of eco-friendly, scalable, and high-performance materials for pollution control.
Catalytic processes for waste-to-resource conversion and circular economy applications.
In-situ and operando characterization techniques for understanding catalytic mechanisms.
Integration of machine learning and computational modeling in catalyst design.
Industrial applications and life-cycle assessments of catalytic purification technologies.
This collection seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and highlight transformative approaches that contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.