Themed collection Catalysis Science & Technology Recent Review Articles, 2024

Challenges and opportunities for zeolite-based catalysts in catalytic oxidations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which have emerged as highly promising materials for the elimination of VOCs due to their unique features.

This perspective highlights important issues with the currently followed practice of converting potentials in electrochemistry to the reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) scale and advises on the best practices to be followed when doing so.

The synergistic photocatalytic–photothermal effect realizes more effective utilization of solar energy, which can be used in the fields of hydrogen generation, carbon dioxide reduction, sterilization and membrane separation.

Owing to the existence of surface acidic/basic sites, CeO₂ has demonstrated significant potential for acid/base catalysis.

Electrochemistry makes it possible to manufacture green cement with minimal CO₂ emission.

Developing mercury-free catalysts for efficient acetylene hydrochlorination to produce vinyl chloride monomer is crucial for the environment, human health and sustainability.

This review provides an overview of the recent developments in dual-atom catalysts (DACs) for the electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction.

Achieving a future sustainable carbon-neutral society requires efficient systems for water splitting to produce H₂ as alternatives to fossil fuel. Prominent development of Ni-based oxygen-evolving electrocatalysts for efficient water splitting are reviewed.

DNA-supported palladium catalysts (Pd/DNA) have been used in imination, hydrogenation, cross-coupling, and carbonylation reactions. In this mini review, the effectiveness of Pd/DNA catalysts and the impact of the DNA support on the reusability of palladium in recent years has been examined.

Recent advances in photo-, electro-, and photoelectro-catalytic conversion of glucose to high value-added products are highlighted.

This review presents recent advances and critical scientific challenges in designing cathodic catalysts for rechargeable Li–CO₂ batteries.

The review summarizes developments of low-coordination M–N₃ reactive centers for electrocatalytic CO₂ reduction and O₂ reduction, as well as the underlying structure–activity relationships and catalytic mechanisms.

Steps 1 to 4 illustrate the mechanism for the photocatalytic production of H₂O₂ and its in situ utilization for Fenton-like degradation of organic pollutants.

Chan–Lam coupling has evolved as a shining star among C–heteroatom coupling reactions because of its greener open flask chemistry and tremendous possibilities in terms of substrate bank, catalyst varieties, unlocking nature friendly conditions, etc.

Industrialization and town urbanization have led to an exponential need for clean water and new wastewater treatment strategies.

Hydrotalcites (HTs) or layered double hydroxide structures are anionic clays with layered structures resembling brucite and interlayer spaces incorporated with various anionic species and water.

A gas mixture is introduced into the in situ TEM sample area during gas solid catalysis to monitor the evolution of the surface dynamics of the catalyst and to explore the catalytic mechanism as well.

Recent advances in efficient catalytic routes to olefins from alcohols (A2O) are highlighted.

The achievements of dry reforming of methane over Ni-based catalysts are presented with focus on the modification factors to enhance sintering and coking resistance, elaborated in the context of support, promoter, and preparation.

This review introduces the research status of PEC water splitting. The research progress of tandem PEC is reviewed, and the key issues of device optimization and strategies for improving STH efficiency are discussed in terms of crystallinity, structure matching and charge extraction efficiency.

Metal nanoclusters (MNCs) are important in electrocatalysis, characterized by high atom utilization, unique geometrical and electronic structures, and abundant active sites.

Designing robust hybrid/bifunctional catalysts for CO₂ to DME is of increasing importance in energy and environmental science to simultaneously address two important global challenges: carbon emission reduction and alternative fuel development.

Over the past few decades, the application of semiconductor-driven photocatalysis has emerged as an emerging tactic addressing the growing sustainable energy demands.

In two-dimensional ORR catalysts such as black phosphorus (BP), modified heterostructures accelerate charge transfer. The substrate provides more active sites. This reduces dependence on precious metals and improves catalytic performance.

This review comprehensively outlines the modification and application of Bi₄O₅Br₂-based photocatalysts from recent developments in structural regulation.

Recent years have witnessed rapid advancements in carbon capture, storage, and utilization (CCUS) technologies, which are key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving sustainable development.

Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) are an environment-friendly energy source that transforms chemical energy released by methanol oxidation into electrical energy.

The combustion of fossil fuels as the main source of energy supply for human social activities has caused a great impact on the global environment.

Computational design of catalytic materials is a high dimensional structure optimization problem that is limited by the bottleneck of expensive quantum computation tools. An illustration of interaction of different factors involved in the design and optimization of a catalyst.

This review summarizes the recent progress on nitrate electroreduction catalyzed by Pd-based nanocatalysts, along with the major challenges and future perspectives are discussed.

Single-atom catalysts have long faced challenges in reactions involving multiple reactants and multiple reaction steps. This review presents the most recent research advances in the development of single-atom catalysts for the deep reduction of CO₂.

Among the vast family of aminoalcohol ligands, 2-pyridonates take a special position. This review illustrates the intriguing properties of pyridonate ligands and their key roles in 3d transition metal catalysts from the natural role model [Fe]-hydrogenase to modern applications.

Natural biological materials display a large number of sophisticated nanostructures that are difficult to acquire even using the most technologically advanced synthetic methodologies.