Advances in Catalysis is the process of accelerating chemical reactions, has witnessed remarkable advances in recent years, offering promising solutions for various industries. One notable advancement lies in the development of heterogeneous catalysis, where solid catalysts facilitate reactions without being consumed. These catalysts have shown exceptional efficiency in processes like hydrogenation, oxidation, and hydrocarbon cracking. Nanotechnology has revolutionized catalysis by providing catalysts with high surface area and tailored properties, enhancing catalytic activity and selectivity. For instance, the synthesis of nanocatalysts with controlled morphology and composition has led to breakthroughs in energy conversion and environmental remediation.
Another significant stride is the emergence of biocatalysis, where enzymes catalyze reactions under mild conditions with high specificity. Enzymes offer advantages such as sustainability, chemo-, regio-, and stereoselectivity, making them invaluable in pharmaceutical, food, and biofuel industries. Furthermore, computational modeling and artificial intelligence have transformed catalyst design and optimization. Predictive modeling techniques enable the rational design of catalysts with enhanced performance, reducing the need for trial-and-error experimentation. Moreover, advances in catalytic reactor engineering have led to the development of continuous-flow systems, offering improved mass and heat transfer, higher productivity, and better control over reaction parameters. These reactors find applications in pharmaceutical synthesis, fine chemicals production, and renewable energy generation.
Title : Design of efficient and stable structured catalysts for biofuels transformation into syngas by using advanced technologies of nanocomposite active components synthesis, supporting on heat conducting substrates and sintering
Vladislav Sadykov, Novosibirsk State University, Russian Federation
Title : Dipotassium cobalt pyrophosphate: From solid state synthesis to the assessment of K2CoP2O7 for the oxidative degradation of methylene blue
Nora Elouhabi, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
Title : Enhanced photocatalytic activities of NaLi1.07Co2.94(MoO4)5 nanoparticles under solar light
Rawia Nasri, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia
Title : Effective B2O3 modified Ni/Al2O3 co precipitated catalysts for waste cooking oil transformation into green diesel
Eleana Kordouli, University of Patras, Greece
Title : Sonophotocatalysis in advanced oxidation process: A short review
Collin G Joseph, University Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
Title : BaMoO4 nanocatalyst for oxidation of methylene Blue: Preparation characterizations and process modeling using the response surface methodology
Taoudi Yousra, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Morocco