Catalysis plays a crucial role in driving efficient chemical reactions, improving product yields, and reducing energy consumption across various industries. From petroleum refining to pharmaceuticals and renewable energy, catalytic processes are essential for sustainable manufacturing. Innovations in heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis enable the conversion of biomass, CO2, and other renewable feedstocks into valuable chemicals and fuels. Enzyme catalysis and biocatalysts are increasingly used in green chemistry to minimize toxic byproducts and optimize reaction selectivity. The integration of nanotechnology enhances catalyst efficiency, leading to more cost-effective and environmentally friendly processes. In catalysis and chemical engineering, advances in reactor design, process optimization, and automation contribute to scaling up laboratory innovations for industrial applications. As environmental and energy concerns grow, catalytic processes continue to drive the development of cleaner, more sustainable technologies for the future.
Title : Nanostructured biodevices based on carbon nanotubes and glyconanoparticles for bioelectrocatalytic applications
Serge Cosnier, Silesian University of Technology, Poland
Title : Rational design of battery cathode materials
Kyeongjae Cho, University of Texas at Dallas, United States
Title : Pharmaceutical chemistry studies of novel biologics and drugs for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical College, United States
Title : Supramolecular nano chemistries: Fighting viruses, inhibiting bacteria and growing tissues
Thomas J Webster, Hebei University of Technology, China
Title : Chemical engineering of vanadium, titanium or chromium zeolites for application in environmental catalysis
Stanislaw Dzwigaj, Sorbonne Université, France
Title : Distal functionalization via transition metal catalysis
Haibo Ge, Texas Tech University, United States