(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
Heterogeneous Catalytic Processes: Advanced Nano-Catalyst Design and Engineering, Process Development & Industrial Feasibility
Submission Deadline: November 30, 2026 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editor
Ramesh Kumar Chowdari, PhD
Institute of Chemistry, University of Graz, Heinrichstrasse 28/II, 8010 Graz, Styria, Austria
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Research Interests: Catalyst synthesis; catalyst; catalyst characterization; heterogeneous catalysis; adsorption; material characterization; reaction kinetics; porous materials; kinetics; nanomaterials; waste plastic recycling, biofuels and CO2 valorization
About This Topic
This special issue invites high-quality contributions focused on advanced industrial catalysts that are shaping the next generation of chemical and energy technologies. We welcome submissions addressing catalyst design, synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation across a wide spectrum of industrially relevant applications. Key areas of interest include conventional petroleum refining processes such as hydrodesulfurization (HDS), hydrotreating (HDT), catalytic cracking, catalytic reforming, and hydrogen production. We also encourage studies on catalytic innovations in biofuel production, including bioethanol synthesis, conversion of lignin to oxygen-free aromatics, and the development of novel fuel additives from lignocellulosic biomass.
Additional topics include CO2 hydrogenation pathways for sustainable chemical manufacturing, as well as catalytic upcycling and depolymerization of waste plastics such as PE, PP, PVC, PS, PET, and thermoset materials. Research exploring structure–activity relationships, catalyst deactivation and regeneration, process intensification, reactor engineering, and scalable solutions that bridge laboratory discovery with industrial implementation is particularly welcome.
Original research articles, reviews, and perspectives are encouraged. This special issue aims to highlight impactful breakthroughs that improve efficiency, selectivity, durability, and environmental performance in catalytic processes critical to the evolving global energy and materials landscape.
Keywords
Biofuels; Biorefinery; Catalysis; Fuel additives; Heterogeneous Catalyst; Petroleum refining; Plastic waste; Valorization
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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