In celebration of the most impactful areas of research in chemical reactions and catalysis, we are proud to present this feature Hot Topic* collection to highlight some of the recent advances in catalysis for a more sustainable future.
For a more sustainable and greener future, many aspects of modern chemistry require a radical overhaul. Chemical pathways need to be re-engineered to obtain: (1) more efficient use of natural resources, (2) a reduction of hazardous/polluting reagents and solvents, and (3) the substitution of fossil fuel resources with renewable alternatives. Achieving all these goals will require the design of novel and efficient catalysts that are active under mild conditions and can be produced sustainably without leading to unacceptably high levels of toxic pollutants.
This Research Topic aims to cover recent advances in various aspects of sustainable chemical reactions and Catalysis, including (but not limited to):
• Homogenous catalysts for the sustainable reaction
• Heterogenous catalysts for the sustainable reaction
• Sustainable alternatives to non-earth abundant, toxic and expensive metal catalysts
• Catalysis for environmental applications
*Hot Topic collections are hand-selected in collaboration with our Chief Editors, with the aim to feature the most cutting-edge research within a given field of chemistry. As such, submissions to this collection will benefit from increased visibility via promotion on social media and at conferences.
In celebration of the most impactful areas of research in chemical reactions and catalysis, we are proud to present this feature Hot Topic* collection to highlight some of the recent advances in catalysis for a more sustainable future.
For a more sustainable and greener future, many aspects of modern chemistry require a radical overhaul. Chemical pathways need to be re-engineered to obtain: (1) more efficient use of natural resources, (2) a reduction of hazardous/polluting reagents and solvents, and (3) the substitution of fossil fuel resources with renewable alternatives. Achieving all these goals will require the design of novel and efficient catalysts that are active under mild conditions and can be produced sustainably without leading to unacceptably high levels of toxic pollutants.
This Research Topic aims to cover recent advances in various aspects of sustainable chemical reactions and Catalysis, including (but not limited to):
• Homogenous catalysts for the sustainable reaction
• Heterogenous catalysts for the sustainable reaction
• Sustainable alternatives to non-earth abundant, toxic and expensive metal catalysts
• Catalysis for environmental applications
*Hot Topic collections are hand-selected in collaboration with our Chief Editors, with the aim to feature the most cutting-edge research within a given field of chemistry. As such, submissions to this collection will benefit from increased visibility via promotion on social media and at conferences.