Topic: Advanced Catalysts for Sustainable Energy: Hydrogen Conversion, Low-Carbon Hydrocarbon Transformation, and Photocatalytic Synthesis
Guest Editor
Special Issue Introduction
The transition to sustainable energy requires the development of highly efficient catalysts for clean energy conversion and storage. This Special Issue highlights cutting-edge advances in catalyst design, synthesis, and application for hydrogen conversion, low-carbon hydrocarbon transformation, and both photocatalytic and electrocatalytic synthesis.
Key topics include, but are not limited to:
Hydrogen Conversion: Electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and thermocatalysis for hydrogen evolution, storage, and utilization;
● Low-Carbon Hydrocarbon Transformation: Selective catalytic pathways for methane activation, CO₂ hydrogenation, biomass-derived fuel production, and C1 chemistry;
● Photocatalytic Synthesis: Photocatalyst engineering, solar-driven CO₂ reduction, and artificial photosynthesis for green chemical synthesis;
● Electrochemical Interfaces & Mechanisms: Ionic interactions, electrolyte effects, and charge transfer dynamics in catalytic energy conversion;
● Hybrid & Single-Atom Catalysts: Advanced nanostructured catalysts, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and single-atom catalysts for energy applications;
● In Situ and Operando Characterization: Synchrotron X-ray, spectroscopic, and electrochemical methods for understanding catalytic mechanisms;
● Machine Learning and Computational Catalysis: AI-driven catalyst discovery, reaction pathway prediction, and multi-scale modeling for catalyst optimization.
This Special Issue aims to highlight innovative catalytic materials and reaction mechanisms that drive sustainable energy conversion and storage. We welcome contributions that explore experimental and theoretical advancements with potential for practical deployment in the energy sector.
Key topics include, but are not limited to:
Hydrogen Conversion: Electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and thermocatalysis for hydrogen evolution, storage, and utilization;
● Low-Carbon Hydrocarbon Transformation: Selective catalytic pathways for methane activation, CO₂ hydrogenation, biomass-derived fuel production, and C1 chemistry;
● Photocatalytic Synthesis: Photocatalyst engineering, solar-driven CO₂ reduction, and artificial photosynthesis for green chemical synthesis;
● Electrochemical Interfaces & Mechanisms: Ionic interactions, electrolyte effects, and charge transfer dynamics in catalytic energy conversion;
● Hybrid & Single-Atom Catalysts: Advanced nanostructured catalysts, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and single-atom catalysts for energy applications;
● In Situ and Operando Characterization: Synchrotron X-ray, spectroscopic, and electrochemical methods for understanding catalytic mechanisms;
● Machine Learning and Computational Catalysis: AI-driven catalyst discovery, reaction pathway prediction, and multi-scale modeling for catalyst optimization.
This Special Issue aims to highlight innovative catalytic materials and reaction mechanisms that drive sustainable energy conversion and storage. We welcome contributions that explore experimental and theoretical advancements with potential for practical deployment in the energy sector.
Keywords
Hydrogen evolution & utilization, CO₂ conversion & C1 chemistry, photocatalysis & artificial photosynthesis, electrocatalysis & reaction mechanisms, single-atom & hybrid catalysts, machine learning in catalysis, in situ & operando characterization, sustainable energy conversion
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025
Submission Information
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Deadline for submission: 24 Sep 2025
Contacts: Serein, Assistant Editor, [email protected]
