Dear Colleagues,

New experimental and characterization techniques allow us to develop modern, more sophisticated catalytic synthesis faster than with past processes. Research results together with mathematical modelling and automated design may accelerate technological realizations. This Special Issue (SI) is aimed at collecting new basic and applied research over various types of heterogenous catalysts. Classical (inorganic) acid–base and redox catalysis, hybridized organic polymer catalysts, immobilized metalorganic and enzyme catalysts, and electrocatalysts as well as photocatalysts are the subjects of this SI. Laboratory results elaborated to a technological realization are particularly welcome. The ecological, safety, and economic features of original synthesis and data for larger-scale applications underline the effectiveness and usefulness of the presented research. Modern approaches to the investigation of heterogeneous catalytic processes—with sophisticated spectral methods (electron microscopy, NMR, EPR, XPS, and others) and modelling at a molecular and atomic level yielding recommendations for the optimum design of a catalyst and conditions for performing synthesis of a target product—may also be contributions to this SI. The preparation of chemical specialties, mainly biologically active substances and solutions to ecological problems, e.g., exploitation of CO2, are of special interest. Reviews describing a transformation of “old technologies” to “modern ones”, e.g., substitution of homogeneous catalysts by immobilized catalytic moieties, or utilization of solid acid catalysts instead of homogeneously applied Bronsted and Lewis acids, can be an inspiration and acceleration of applications in the field of heterogeneous catalysis.

Dr. Milan Kralik Guest Editor

Details:

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/molecules/special_issues/YO1WP9D2WV