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In this perspective, we aim to explore the latest advancements in a range of design improvements in iron-based catalysts, with a particular focus on electron transfer during catalytic processes.

In this review, we focus on the synthesis strategies of supported bimetallic catalysts for hydrogenation reactions. We also discuss nano-catalysts, single-atom catalysts, and the role of catalyst support in enhancing bimetallic systems.

This work reviews advances in CO₂-to-DME synthesis under mild conditions, emphasizing gas and liquid-phase routes, catalyst design, and a novel methyl formate pathway, highlighting both its potential and current limitations.

Recent advancements in the catalytic hydrogenation and dehydrogenation of LOHCs are introduced, particularly focusing on the role of metal catalysts in enhancing the reversible hydrogenation and release of hydrogen.

The article explores an in-depth exploration of the diverse range of catalysts that are commonly employed in the field of electrocatalytic HER, such as metals, oxides, sulfides, selenides, carbides, phosphides, nitrides, borides, single-atom catalysts, and carbon-supported catalysts.

A review on graphene oxide (GO)–TiO₂ nanocomposites with emphasis on the role of GO as a co-catalyst and photocatalyst, providing a synergistic effect as well as multidisciplinary photocatalytic activities in the fields of energy and the environment.

Achieving carbon neutrality and mitigating global warming necessitate a shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

This review systematically outlines the development of photocatalytic lignin conversion, critically reviews the advantages and limitations of photocatalytic systems from the key studies, highlights key challenges and future perspectives.

The advancement of electrified chemical processes prompts interest in novel technologies such as plasma-based methane (CH₄) conversion into high-demand chemicals.

A sulfonated carbon catalyst was rapidly synthesized via a one-pot microwave method, achieving >90% biodiesel conversion under mild conditions.

Heterometallic cooperativity can improve catalyst performance in lactide polymerisation, yet some heterocombinations do not cooperate. This work shows how the metal roles change with different heterocombinations, affecting polymerisation efficiency.

The MCM-22 zeolites were demonstrated to show superior catalytic performance in the Diels–Alder cycloaddition of 2,5-dimethylfuran and acrylic acid, and the active site was mainly from the easily accessible acid sites at the pocket structure.

Electronic tuning of the para-R group of the Ni precatalyst allows a means to regulate the branching density and the M_w of the PE. The E_1/2 value of the precatalyst has been used as a quantitative descriptor of this electronic effect.

Propane oxidative dehydrogenation with CO₂ is key for on-purpose propene production. V/CHA zeolites emerge as candidates. Insights into catalytic performance using box-and-whisker plots support data representation for catalyst design.

Different activation methods were applied to rice husk biochar from slow pyrolysis for use as sustainable catalyst support. Results show activation method greatly affects performance, with KOH activation yielding especially strong results.

Cerium oxide nanoparticles possess inherent strain, which facilitates the stabilization of various reactive oxygen species, such as hydrogen peroxide and its dissociation products, on their surfaces, thereby altering their surface activity.

Construction of NiO/Ni_x@NF nanosheets has been demonstrated to be an effective way to facilitate electrooxidation of ethylene glycol and hydrogen production.

Electrochemical CO₂ reduction presents an opportunity to transform waste flue gas with water and renewable electricity into chemicals or fuels.

The structure sensitivity of γ-Al₂O₃ supported Ru catalysts with varying Ru particle sizes (0.6–7.5 nm) is utilized for the hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived guaiacol to cyclohexanol under relatively mild conditions of 190 °C and 5 bar H₂.

The escalating presence of antibiotic contaminants, such as norfloxacin (NFX), in water resources poses a pressing environmental challenge, demanding the development of innovative and sustainable remediation technologies.

Developing bifunctional electrocatalysts for efficiently catalyzing the oxygen evolution/reduction reaction (OER/ORR) is essential for water electrolysis and other processes.

Genesys-Cat facilitates automated microkinetic model development for catalytic reactions based on a rule-based reaction network generator and enhanced Bayesian optimization.