Heterogeneous Catalysis for Fine Chemicals: Development of Sustainable Chemical Processes, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Following the first successful Special Issue on this topic (available here), we are happy to announce a second edition titled “Heterogeneous Catalysis for Fine Chemicals: Development of Sustainable Chemical Processes, 2nd Edition”.

Heterogeneous catalysis plays an important role in the chemical industry, creating new pathways in the development of industrial processes. Moreover, catalysis has become crucial in the development of stable, efficient, and recyclable catalysts for fine chemical synthesis. Global concerns for conservation of resources and the environment have encouraged the development of green and sustainable chemical processes, in which the catalysts play a significant role in technologies by achieving a better use of resources.

The introduction of heterogeneous catalysts has greatly influenced the development of new synthetic protocols and the minimization of byproducts by enhancing the yields of desired products. Despite all the advancement in this research area, catalysts are not always green and sustainable; in fact, some catalysts are not truly heterogeneous, not robust, not stable under different reaction conditions, and are difficult to separate for recycling, which compromises their utilization in chemical processes. Currently, one of major challenges in the chemical industry is to design and develop heterogeneous catalysts for different chemical processes to nurture sustainable fine chemical synthesis.

This Special Issue, “Heterogeneous Catalysis for Fine Chemicals: Development of Sustainable Chemical Processes”, covers the design, preparation, characterization, and catalytic performances of heterogeneous nanostructured catalysts for sustainable green chemical processes in renewable energy, refining, CO2 utilization, and bio-additives. We invite authors to contribute original research articles, as well as review articles, with a special emphasis on catalyst development for sustainable chemical processes involving the use of different types of catalysts, ranging between biocatalysts, metal catalysts, metal oxide catalysts, and organic–inorganic hybrid catalysis, among others.

Prof. Dr. Katabathini Narasimharao
Dr. Maqsood Ahmad Malik
Guest Editors

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• heterogeneous catalysis
• fine chemical synthesis
• sustainability
• green process
• renewable energy
• CO₂ utilization

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