A critical review of different prominent nanotechnologies adapted to catalysis is provided,
with focus on how they contribute to the improvement of selectivity in heterogeneous …

Single-atom alloys (SAAs) play an increasingly significant role in the field of single-site
catalysis and are typically composed of catalytically active elements atomically dispersed in …

Selective hydrogenation of α, β-unsaturated aldehydes to unsaturated alcohols is a
challenging class of reactions, yielding valuable intermediates for the production of …

The development of new catalyst materials for energy-efficient chemical synthesis is critical
as over 80% of industrial processes rely on catalysts, with many of the most energy-intensive …

Alkyne semi-hydrogenation is extremely significant for the production of polymer-grade
ethylene and lots of fine chemicals in modern industry. Many efforts had been devoted to …

Rational catalyst design is crucial toward achieving more energy-efficient and sustainable
catalytic processes. Understanding and modeling catalytic reaction pathways and kinetics …

Conspectus Inverse opals (IOs) are highly interconnected three-dimensional macroporous
structures with applications in a variety of disciplines from optics to catalysis. For instance …

Selective hydrogenation of α, β-unsaturated aldehydes to produce unsaturated alcohols
remains a challenge in catalysis. Here, we explore, on the basis of first-principles …

Selective hydrogenation of alkynes plays a pivotal role in the field of chemical production but
still suffers from restrained catalytic activity and low alkene selectivity. Herein, a dynamic …

Dynamic restructuring of bimetallic catalysts plays a crucial role in their catalytic activity and
selectivity. In particular, catalyst pretreatment with species such as carbon monoxide and …