(ISSN 2771-490X)
Catalysis Research is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. This periodical is devoted to publishing high-quality papers that describe the most significant and cutting-edge research in all areas of catalysts and catalyzed reactions. Its aim is to provide timely, authoritative introductions to current thinking, developments and research in carefully selected topics.
Topics contain but are not limited to:
- Photocatalysis
- Electrocatalysis
- Environmental catalysis
- Biocatalysis, enzymes, enzyme catalysis
- Catalysis for biomass conversion
- Organocatalysis, catalysis in organic and polymer chemistry
- Nanostructured catalysts
- Catalytic materials
- Computational catalysis
- Kinetics of catalytic reactions
The journal publishes a variety of article types: Original Research, Review, Communication, Opinion, Comment, Conference Report, Technical Note, Book Review, etc.
There is no restriction on paper length, provided that the text is concise and comprehensive. Authors should present their results in as much detail as possible, as reviewers are encouraged to emphasize scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Publication Speed (median values for papers published in 2024): Submission to First Decision: 4.8 weeks; Submission to Acceptance: 10.0 weeks; Acceptance to Publication: 8 days (1-2 days of FREE language polishing included)
Special Issue
Development and Application of Eco-friendly Catalysts
Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editors
Abrar Inayat, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates
Research Interests: Sustainable energy systems; renewable energy; biomass & bioenergy; process system engineering
Mohsin Raza, PhD
Post Doctorate Research Associate, Research Institute of Science and Engineering, Biomass and Bioenergy RG, University of Sharjah, 27272 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Research Interests: Circular economy; nanocellulose; pyrolysis kinetics; natural deep eutectic solvents
About This Topic
The urgent need to reduce reliance on fossil-based and hazardous chemicals has spurred the development of eco-friendly catalysts that align with green chemistry and circular economy principles. This special issue focuses on advances in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of sustainable catalysts derived from renewable resources. It seeks to highlight innovative catalytic systems that enhance efficiency, selectivity, and recyclability while minimizing environmental footprints. Contributions addressing catalytic applications in biomass valorization, energy conversion, waste management, pollutant degradation, and sustainable industrial processes are especially encouraged.
Keywords
Eco-friendly catalysts; green chemistry; biomass valorization; sustainable catalysis; renewable feedstocks; energy conversion; waste-to-value processes; environmental remediation
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted through the LIDSEN Submission System. Detailed information on manuscript preparation and submission is available in the Instructions for Authors. All submitted articles will be thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process and will be processed following the Editorial Process and Quality Control policy. Upon acceptance, the article will be immediately published in a regular issue of the journal and will be listed together on the special issue website, with a label that the article belongs to the Special Issue. LIDSEN distributes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License in an open-access model. The authors own the copyright to the article, and the article can be free to access, distribute, and reuse provided that the original work is correctly cited.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). Research articles and review articles are highly invited. Authors are encouraged to send the tentative title and abstract of the planned paper to the Editorial Office (cr@lidsen.com) for record. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Editorial Office.
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