Recent Catalysis Developments for Clean Energy and Carbon Transformation

Catalysis remains at the forefront of scientific research, empowering remarkable advancements that directly contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals. As a pivotal technology, catalysis enhances energy production, optimizes industrial processes, and improves waste management, thereby playing a crucial role in promoting sustainability. The evolution of catalysis has seen the development of diverse catalyst types, from homogeneous to heterogeneous, each contributing uniquely to advancements in chemical processes.

This research topic aims to integrate cutting-edge developments in catalyst synthesis with technological innovations to forge novel and intelligent catalytic solutions. These advancements will facilitate the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals by rendering chemical processes more sustainable and effective. By addressing current challenges and limitations in catalysis, this topic seeks to inspire breakthroughs that enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

We welcome Original Research, Review, Mini Review, and Perspective articles on themes including, but not limited to:

• Affordable and Clean Energy
• Catalytic Chemical Valorization of CO2
• Sustainable Catalytic Hydrogen Production
• Synthesis of Semiconductor Materials through Catalysis
• Photocatalysis in Energy Production
• Catalysis in Biofuel and Biodiesel Production
• Innovations in Carbon-based Catalysis for Energy Storage and Production
• Development and application of Nano-structured and Carbon-based materials such as Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes
• Environmental Applications of Catalysis in Automotive Converters
• Cross-coupling reactions, their mechanisms and applications in both batch and continuous operations
• Exploration of Metal nanoparticles supported on novel carbon-based catalysts
• Advanced research on Nano-fillers including Graphene, Fullerene, and Metal Nanoparticles
• Functionalized and coated nanoparticles: Their implications and applications
• Polymers and Nanocomposites: Production and practical uses in catalysis.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• Mini Review
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review

Articles that are accepted for publication by our external editors following rigorous peer review incur a publishing fee charged to Authors, institutions, or funders.

Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• Mini Review
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review

Keywords: Catalysis, Clean Energy, Carbon Transformation, CO₂ Valorization, Sustainable Energy

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.