Catalysts (ISSN: 2073-4344) is a peer-reviewed open access journal of catalysts and catalyzed reactions published monthly online by MDPI. Catalysts publishes reviews, regular research papers (articles), and short communications. Our aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible.

We welcome you to read the top-cited papers published in 2022. As they are open access publications, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all articles published in our journal.

1. “A Review on Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles and Their Diverse Biomedical and Environmental Applications”
by Melvin S. Samuel, Madhumita Ravikumar, Ashwini John J., Ethiraj Selvarajan, Himanshu Patel, P. Sharath Chander, J. Soundarya, Srikanth Vuppala, Ramachandran Balaji and Narendhar Chandrasekar
Catalysts 2022, 12(5), 459; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12050459
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/12/5/459

2. “A Review on Biological Synthesis of the Biodegradable Polymers Polyhydroxyalkanoates and the Development of Multiple Applications”
by Bryan Dalton, Purabi Bhagabati, Jessica De Micco, Ramesh Babu Padamati and Kevin O’Connor
Catalysts 2022, 12(3), 319; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12030319
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/12/3/319

3. “Nano-Biochar as a Sustainable Catalyst for Anaerobic Digestion: A Synergetic Closed-Loop Approach”
by Lalit Goswami, Lalit Goswami, Anamika Kushwaha, Anju Singh, Pathikrit Saha, Yoseok Choi, Mrutyunjay Maharana, Satish V. Patil and Beom Soo Kim
Catalysts 2022, 12(2), 186; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12020186
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/12/2/186

4. “Metal Sulfide Photocatalysts for Hydrogen Generation: A Review of Recent Advances”
by Zamin Mamiyev and Narmina O. Balayeva
Catalysts 2022, 12(11), 1316; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12111316
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/12/11/1316

5. “Catalytic Hydrogenation of CO₂ to Methanol: A Review”
by Menghao Ren, Yanmin Zhang, Xuan Wang and Hengshan Qiu
Catalysts 2022, 12(4), 403; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12040403
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/12/4/403

6. “Nanomaterials for Photocatalytic Degradations of Analgesic, Mucolytic, and Anti-Biotic/Viral/Inflammatory Drugs Widely Used in Controlling SARS-CoV-2”
by Mahsa Ebrahimi and Omid Akhavan
Catalysts 2022, 12(6), 667; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12060667
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/12/6/667

7. “Aspergillus flavus-Mediated Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Evaluation of Their Antibacterial, Anti-Candida, Acaricides, and Photocatalytic Activities”
by Amr Fouda, Mohamed A. Awad, Zarraq E. AL-Faifi, Mohammed E. Gad, Areej A. Al-Khalaf, Reham Yahya and Mohammed F. Hamza
Catalysts 2022, 12(5), 462; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12050462
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/12/5/462

8. “Bismuth Sillenite Crystals as Recent Photocatalysts for Water Treatment and Energy Generation: A Critical Review”
by Oussama Baaloudj, Hamza Kenfoud, Ahmad K. Badawi, Achraf Amir Assadi, Atef El Jery, Aymen Amine Assadi and Abdeltif Amrane
Catalysts 2022, 12(5), 500; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12050500
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/12/5/500

9. “High Selectivity Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution Reaction and Anti-Chlorine Corrosion Strategies in Seawater Splitting”
by Shanshan Jiang, Yang Liu, Hao Qiu, Chao Su and Zongping Shao
Catalysts 2022, 12(3), 261; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12030261
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/12/3/261

10. “Agro-Industrial Food Waste as a Low-Cost Substrate for Sustainable Production of Industrial Enzymes: A Critical Review”
by Vishal Sharma, Mei-Ling Tsai, Parushi Nargotra, Chiu-Wen Chen, Chia-Hung Kuo, Pei-Pei Sun and Cheng-Di Dong
Catalysts 2022, 12(11), 1373; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12111373
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/12/11/1373

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