Advancements in Catalyst Development for Sustainable Applications

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue "Advancements in Catalyst Development for Sustainable Applications" strives to address global environmental challenges, economic growth and resource conservation. Catalysts play a crucial role in a wide range of industrial processes (over 90% are catalytic processes), therefore the development of catalysts with special performances specific for certain reactions that promote sustainable processes represents a global challenge for all researchers in the field. The purpose of this Special Issue is to present state-of-the-art strategies for improving the performance of catalysts regarding the modification of physicochemical and structural properties for custom-designed applications. 

This Special Issue aims to collect original research articles and reviews focusing on the development of innovative catalytic procedures as well as on their applications in various processes such as:

1. Green Chemistry: Development of catalysts that enable for cleaner and more efficient chemical reactions, reducing the use of hazardous reagents and minimizing waste production.
2. Renewable Energy: Catalyst usage to enhance the efficiency of renewable energy sources, such as hydrogen production methods (efficient hydrogen production being crucial for clean energy storage and transportation).
3. Pollution Control: Employment of catalytic converters in automotive exhaust systems to reduce harmful emissions, or using catalysts to treat industrial waste gases and water.
4. Sustainable Chemistry: Catalyst design for the conversion of biomass into valuable chemicals and materials, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
5. Sustainable Manufacturing: Implementation of catalytic processes that reduce energy consumption and emissions in industrial manufacturing processes.
6. Water Treatment: Catalyst development for water purification and wastewater treatment, removing contaminants and pollutants in an environmentally friendly manner.
7. Waste Conversion: Catalysts are employed in waste-to-energy processes, where they help convert organic waste materials into energy-rich gases or fuels.
8. Carbon Capture and Utilization: Catalyst utilization to capture and convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable products, contributing to the mitigation of climate change.
9. Sustainable Materials: Creating catalysts for the production of eco-friendly materials, such as biodegradable plastics or sustainable building materials.
10. Enzyme Engineering: Enzymes modification through genetic engineering to enhance their selectivity for sustainable applications.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Florica Papa
Dr. Crina Anastasescu
Dr. Razvan State
Guest Editors

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• catalysis
• sustainable processes
• catalyst design
• natural resources
• green synthesis
• sustainable chemistry
• pollution control
• water treatment
• waste conversion
• carbon capture