Special Issue "Heterogeneous Catalysis: From Nano- and Cluster-Catalysts to Single-Atom Catalysts"

Dear Colleagues,

Catalysis plays a critical role in many industrial processes, including the production of fuels, chemicals, and materials. Heterogeneous catalysis, in particular, is widely used in industry due to its high efficiency and low cost. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in developing more efficient and sustainable catalytic systems for industrial processes. This has led to the development of new types of catalysts, including nano- and cluster-catalysts and single-atom catalysts. These catalysts offer several advantages over traditional catalysts, such as higher activity and selectivity, improved stability, and lower metal usage.

The development of new catalysts has also led to the optimization of industrial catalytic processes. For example, the use of nano- and cluster catalysts has enabled the development of more efficient processes for producing chemicals and fuels. Single-atom catalysts have also shown promise in various industrial processes due to their high atom efficiency and unique electronic and geometric properties.

This Special Issue aims to explore the latest developments in heterogeneous catalysis, particularly in the context of nano- and cluster-catalysts and single-atom catalysts, as well as their applications in industrial catalytic processes. We hope this Special Issue will provide insights into the latest advances in heterogeneous catalysis and inspire new ideas for developing more efficient and sustainable catalytic systems for industrial processes.

Prof. Dr. Chaoqiu Chen
Prof. Dr. Xin Jin
Dr. Xiao Chen
Dr. Jinshu Tian
Dr. Lihua Zhu
Guest Editors

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• heterogeneous catalysis
• spillover
• metal-based catalysts
• metal oxide-based catalysts