We are excited to announce a Special Issue on Heterogeneous Catalysis in Electrochemical and Photochemical Processes, inviting submissions from researchers worldwide.
Guest Editor:
Dr. Ir. Yang Luo
Department of Materials Science and Engineering,
City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Email: yluo24-c@my.cityu.edu.hk
Submission Deadline: June 15, 2025
Aims and Scope
Heterogeneous catalysis is a ubiquitous and vital process in the chemical industry, profoundly impacting our daily lives. Over 90% of chemical production either relies on or is heavily dependent on catalysis, which is estimated to contribute approximately 35% to the global gross domestic product (GDP). Catalytic processes are not only central to the production of a vast array of chemicals and materials, including modern polymers and composites, but they also play a pivotal role in energy applications, both traditional and emerging (e.g., oil refining, biofuel production, water splitting, batteries, fuel cells), pollution control (e.g., reducing toxic emissions from vehicles and industrial sources, eliminating carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds from indoor air, treating industrial wastewater and groundwater), medical applications (e.g., pharmaceuticals, biosensors), and food production (e.g., synthesis of fertilizers and pesticides, oil hydrogenation, food processing, sterilization).
Fortunately, the advent of novel nanotechnologies has enabled the synthesis of complex solids with well-defined characteristics and remarkable physical, chemical, biological, and optical properties. These innovative nano-materials hold great promise in various fields, including electrochemical reactions, photocatalysis, biomedical science, environmental engineering, sensors, optoelectronics, and energy devices, leading to groundbreaking applications and the potential to revolutionize the field of catalysis.
Heterogeneous catalysis in electrochemical and photochemical processes is integral to the development of industrial flue gas control and treatment technologies, which are essential for addressing the air pollution crisis in the future. This special issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research across all aspects of industrial flue gas pollution control and treatment, highlighting the latest advancements, developments, and emerging trends. Potential topics of interest include:
- Advanced technologies for industrial flue gas treatment
- Ultra-low emission strategies in steel, coking, and cement industries
- Sustainable and high-quality development strategies for air pollution reduction
- Multi-pollutant synergistic treatment for industrial flue gas
- Current status of desulfurization and denitrification technologies
- Innovative monitoring and treatment technologies for VOC emissions
- Life cycle assessment (LCA) of gaseous elemental mercury (Hg0)
- Novel waste gas treatment biotechnologies
- The impact of industrial flue gas pollution on human health and the environment
- Policies for environmental protection and sustainable development
- Opportunities and challenges in industrial flue gas treatment
This issue seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest research and innovations in the field, fostering collaboration and driving progress towards cleaner, more sustainable industrial processes.
Keywords: Heterogeneous catalysis, Chemical industry, Catalytic processes, Nanotechnologies, Electrochemical reactions, Photocatalysis, Environmental engineering
We look forward to your contributions and encourage you to submit your manuscripts before the deadline. This Special Issue offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your work in a rapidly growing field and to contribute to impactful research.
Sincerely,
Dr. Wujie Zhang and Dr. Shuping Wu
Co-Editors-in-Chief
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