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Cobalt-based silica nanospheres for enhanced peracetic acid activation: The efficiency and mechanism to degrade tetracycline hydrochloride

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01540E, Paper

Hongyan Wu, Weiwei Li, Jianjun Lian, Bo Chen, Qiaoping Kong, Qingqing Li
Peracetic acid (PAA)-based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have emerged as a prominent research focus in the field of water treatment due to their high efficiency and environmental friendliness in degrading...
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Engineering and optimising barium cerate-supported cobalt catalyst for ammonia synthesis

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01610J, Paper

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Hubert Ronduda, Małgorzata Lemańska, Urszula Ulkowska, Wojciech Patkowski, Weronika Bulejak, Andrzej Ostrowski, Jacek Sikorski, Kamil Sobczak, Milena Ojrzyńska, Dariusz Moszyński, Wioletta Raróg-Pilecka
Optimising the cobalt catalyst composition and preparation method tunes the surface chemistry, resulting in improved ammonia synthesis performance. The study highlights the structural sensitivity of cobalt in the ammonia synthesis reaction.
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Decoding the counterintuitive role of electron transfer in photothermal ammonia synthesis over Ru/CeO2 catalysts

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01575H, Paper

Wenbin Chen, Xiao-Jue Bai, Yufei Zhao
Electron transfer process across metal-semiconductor interface critically governs catalytic process by modulating electronic structure of catalyst, while this process becomes markedly complex in photothermal catalysis. Under light, localized surface plasmon...
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Trace palladium and copper as hidden catalysts in cross-coupling reactions: roles and analytical detection

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00003G, Review Article

Papita Behera, Santosh Kumar Sahu, Pradyota Kumar Behera, Laxmidhar Rout, Debendra Kumar Mohapatra
This review provides important insights for the scientific community by elucidating the origins of trace metal impurities, their influence on reaction outcomes, and the strategies available for their reliable identification and quantification.
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Achieving stable syngas production during the photothermal synergistic dry reforming of methane over layered double hydroxide-based catalysts with anti-coking performance

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00289G, Paper

Juntao Li, Tengfei Li, Yuhao Liu, Yang Guo, Lingzhao Kong, Pengjie Miao
Dry reforming of methane (DRM) offers a promising route to convert CH₄ and CO₂ into syngas, addressing both greenhouse gas mitigation and carbon resource utilization.
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Structural healing of deficient carbon nitride for efficient H2O2 photosynthesis

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3502-3507
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00211K, Communication

Lei Yang, Yulin Wang, Qingyun Wang, Feng Lin, Liang Lv
Synergistic effects of cyano groups, K⁺ ions and nitrogen vacancies enabled KCN to exhibit outstanding H₂O₂ photosynthesis performance.
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Sulfur-confinement synthesis of an L10-PtZn intermetallic catalyst for enhanced oxygen reduction

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3542-3550
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00123H, Paper

Delai Wang, Guoyu Lin, Hai-Qun Xu, Zihao Zhai, Chang Mei, Xiang Chen, Guangshun Wu, Zheng Cao, Zhen Jin, Shilong Xu, Di Wang, Lei Wang, Weiwei Dong, Xiaoran Niu, Yi Ding
The highly ordered L1₀-PtZn intermetallic compound prepared via a thiourea molecule-assisted strategy exhibits enhanced fuel cell performance.
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High-throughput bubble screening for rapid design of multi-component alloy catalysts for efficient oxygen evolution

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3520-3527
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00309E, Paper

Puchang Hou, Ruizhe Ru, Ziyong Zhang, Jinyan Xie, Lei Zhang, Fei Han, Guowei Li, Jun-Qiang Wang, Juntao Huo
Bubble-based high-throughput screening rapidly identifies optimal multicomponent alloy compositions, and dealloying converts AlCoNiFeMo into a stable, low-overpotential nanosheet OER catalyst.
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Structural steering of bismuth chalcogenides to oriented bismuth catalysts for efficient CO2 reduction

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3598-3608
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00175K, Paper

Yao Xia, Jiacheng Liu, Guodong Wu, Ying Shi, Dingding Dong, Junpeng Liu, Chi Wang, Dandan Feng, Yu Su, Huiwen Lin
The electrochemical structural reconstruction of precatalysts opens up a promising avenue for the emergence of highly active phases in the carbon dioxide reduction reaction.
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Modulating local pH environment in ZnO–Cex catalysts for efficient neutral H2O2 electrosynthesis

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3633-3638
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00230G, Paper

Yuxiang Zhang, Zibo Geng, Hao Zheng, Yue Lu, Xinyu Shan, Xinxian Zhu, Shan Ding
ZnO–Ce_x catalyst with tuneable Lewis acidic Ce sites enables efficient neutral H₂O₂ electrosynthesis via the 2e⁻ ORR by creating a localized alkaline microenvironment.
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Boosting the chemoselective production of biomass-derived butanediols by bifunctional Pd–WOx catalysts modified with MgOy species

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3551-3558
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01554E, Paper

Heng Huang, Haijie Yu, Jiayi Peng, Yueyue Tang, Renhui Ling, Jianjian Wang
Pd–WO_x–MgO_y excels in sustainable biomass-derived butanediol production under mild conditions via its dual function of selective C–C bond cleavage in glucose and Brønsted acid site generation, enabling selective conversion of intermediates.
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Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to C2+ products on CeO2-modified CuO catalyst

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3649-3656
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00147E, Paper

Chengcheng Feng, Ruizhi Duan, Qin Zhou, Linqi Liu, Mingrun Li, Chunmei Ding, Can Li
CeO₂-modified CuO promotes electrocatalytic CO₂ reduction to C₂₊ products by regulating the electronic structure of Cu sites and intermediate adsorption properties.
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Supported carbon catalysts for the oxidative esterification of aldehydes, alcohols, and olefins

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3464-3501
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01579K, Review Article

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Krishnan Ravi, Jacky Advani, Sivashunmugam Sankaranarayanan, Adam F. Lee, Karen Wilson, Martin Muhler
Esters are of high industrial relevance and can also be prepared by the direct oxidative esterification of aldehydes, alcohols and olefins using carbon-based catalysts with improved activity, selectivity and durability.
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Nickel catalysts in the hydrogenation of benzyltoluene using impure hydrogen streams

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3609-3620
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00216A, Paper

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Lukas Popp, Patrick Schühle
CO/CO₂ strongly adsorb on Ni, temporarily occupying and blocking active centers and suppressing LOHC hydrogenation. As CO is gradually converted to CH₄ and desorbs, the sites are liberated and hydrogenation resumes.
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Elucidating activity-property relationships of dual catalysts for poly(ethylene terephthalate) depolymerisation

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3528-3535
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01499A, Paper

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Matt J. Price, Anna Bachs-Herrera, Arianna Brandolese, Yuya Watanabe, Matthew N. Grayson, Antoine Buchard, Andrew P. Dove
Design rules for PET glycolysis are established by correlating metal acetate electronegativity with organobase pK_a to predict optimal catalyst pairs. DFT studies support a cooperative single-entity catalytic mechanism.
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Theoretical study on the selective adsorption, synergistic effects, and conversion of NO, NO2 and SO2 on Cug/PCN

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3572-3579
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00351F, Paper

Xue Yin, Wei Lin
NO, NO₂, and SO₂ show different adsorption behaviors on Cu_g/PCN, wherein the Cu–Cu distance significantly shortens to facilitate N–N formation in 2NO adsorption.
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Insights into the influence of various impurities on the stability of a Cu/SiO2 catalyst for the hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate to ethylene glycol

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3639-3648
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00012F, Paper

Suxian Wu, Yajun Li, Zhihuan Qiu, Jinglin Yang, Yuefei Wang, Tiantian Xiao, Jing Lv, Maoshuai Li, Xiaojun Bao, Xinbin Ma, Yue Wang
An investigation of the deactivation mechanism of a Cu/SiO₂ catalyst with DMC, EC or Cl⁻ impurities for the hydrogenation of DMO to EG was carried out.
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Platinum-group-metal-on-carbon catalyzed dehydration of tertiary alcohols and its application to the one-pot synthesis of aromatics

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3536-3541
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00165C, Paper

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Shuki Oyama, Yuto Suganuma, Rina Adachi, Shuji Akai, Yoshinari Sawama
Ru/C and Pd/C as heterogeneous catalyts can be used for various transformations via dehydration of tert-alcohols.
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Recent progress for microwave catalytic pyrolysis of plastic waste to valuable chemicals

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3444-3463
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00244G, Review Article

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Mudi Wu, Mingwu Tan
Rapid microwave heating combined with tailored catalysts enables superior plastic waste upcycling. Detailed insights into catalyst functions and conversion pathways highlight the potential for bridging lab-scale research to industrial reality.
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A critical review on indium zirconium oxide-based catalysts for the hydrogenation of carbon dioxide to methanol

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3424-3443
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01094B, Review Article

Zhanshen Zhou, Xiancong Gao, Shiyou Xing, Wen Wang, Cuiyi Liang, Wei Liu, Wei Qi
This overview summarizes key research progress on indium zirconium oxide-based catalysts for CO₂ hydrogenation to methanol, covering thermodynamic constraints, reaction mechanisms, catalyst design, and structure–activity relationships.
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CO2-mediated direct N-formylation of nitro compounds by a metal–organic framework node-supported cobalt(II) catalyst

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3559-3571
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01380A, Paper

Swapnaneel Sarmah, Chhaya Thadhani, Aditya Kumar, Kuntal Manna
The one-pot reductive N-formylation of nitro substrates using CO₂ as a renewable C1 feedstock is a sustainable and practical route to access formamides, key intermediates in pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules.
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Cu encapsulated in hierarchical MFI zeolites for ethanol dehydrogenation to acetaldehyde

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3621-3632
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00074F, Paper

Kachaporn Saenluang, Narasiri Maineawklang, Anittha Prasertsab, Tawan Sooknoi, Søren Kegnæs, Chularat Wattanakit
In this contribution, we report the design of Cu nanoparticles encapsulated within both hierarchical and conventional MFI frameworks for the dehydrogenation of ethanol to acetaldehyde.
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Efficient full-spectrum-light-driven photocatalytic CO2 reduction boosted by synergetic electronic interactions in S–Ga codoped carbon nitride

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3587-3597
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01563D, Paper

Jiaqi Zhuang, Han Zhang, Yujing You, Mengyang Yuan, Guoquan Zhou, Liwei Zhao, Zhiqiang Jiang
The synergistic push–pull electron effect narrows the bandgap and enhances near-infrared absorption, significantly improving charge separation and photocatalytic CO₂ reduction efficiency.
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Tuning the active phase and surface chemistry of a CO2 hydrogenation Co/TiO2 catalyst with UV light

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3508-3519
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01557J, Paper

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D. N. Maaskant, P. T. Prins, N. S. Genz, B. M. Weckhuysen, M. Monai
When light enters the reaction: tuning the cobalt catalyst active phase and surface chemistry during CO₂ hydrogenation.
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Base-free reduction of ketones using a bpy-iridium catalyst, focusing on the synthesis of γ-valerolactone

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3580-3586
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00010J, Paper

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Liwei Guo, Zilong Li, Rémi Marchal, Boris Le Guennic, Cédric Fischmeister
Several [Cp*Ir(N∩N)SO₄] complexes have been prepared and used for the efficient reduction of various ketones in water without any additives, using formic acid as the hydrogen donor.
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Mild and efficient coupling reactions enabled by in situ electrolytically generated Cu(I) cation catalyst in nanoelectrospray

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00473C, Paper

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Annesha Sengupta, Gopal R. Ramidi, Disni Gunasekera, Mia Beaudoin, Shiqing Xu, Xin Yan
Copper (Cu) catalysis merged with electrochemistry offers efficient transformations under mild conditions, yet in situ generation of active Cu species remains challenging. Here, we introduce a novel source of catalytically...
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Theoretical Insights into Designing β-M@Ni(OH)2 Electrocatalysts for Efficient Urea Oxidation

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00510A, Paper

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Jingwen Zhou, Leanne D. Chen
Ni-based catalysts show great potential for the urea oxidation reaction (UOR) due to their high activity, low cost, and broad energy and environmental applications. Herein, we investigate two possible mechanisms...
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Promoting effects of Ca on NiAl catalyst derived from layered double hydroxides for efficient ammonia decomposition to hydrogen production

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00273K, Paper

Aili Guan, Xiaona Luan, Chao Feng, Xiaodong Zhang, Zhong Wang
A series of NiCaAl layered double hydroxides (LDHs) compounds have been synthesized and used as precursors to prepare NiCaAl catalysts for ammonia decomposition. Various characterizations showed upon calcination LDHs were...
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Design of a cellulose-derived Cu(II) catalyst for efficient dehydrogenative synthesis of pyrimidines from renewable primary alcohols

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00550K, Paper

Keshav Dev, Prashant Kukreti, Kaushik Ghosh, Pradip K. Maji
A cellulose-supported Schiff base–Cu(II) catalyst enables sustainable pyrimidine synthesis via acceptorless alcohol dehydrogenation, offering high activity, recyclability, H₂ generation, and excellent atom economy.
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3D-printed flow-mode atmospheric pressure glow discharge reactor for the synthesis of multi-metallic Pt-/Pd-/Os-/Ru-/Re-/W-/Cr-nanocluster catalysts

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00150E, Paper

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Angelika Nowak, Piotr Jamroz, Mateusz M. Marzec, Krystian Sokolowski, Anna Dzimitrowicz, Paweł Pohl, Andrzej Bernasik, Piotr Cyganowski
A 3D-printed continuous-flow cold atmospheric pressure plasma reactor enabled the formation of Pt-/Pd-/Os-/Ru-/Re-/W-/Cr-nanocluster catalysts under ambient conditions, directly linking synthesis parameters to catalyst structure and performance.
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Self-propelled MOF micromotors: a smart solution for antibiotic pollution and resistance control

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01130B, Paper

Rashi Bhardwaj, Karan Hadwani, Jay Singh, Kuntal Manna, Deepika Chauhan, Tinku Basu
Self-propelled Fe Zr MOF MM degrade antibiotics via ROS generation into CO₂ and H₂O. This smart system combats antibiotic pollution and resistance, ensuring clean water and improved public health outcomes.
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Electrochemical Amination of Acetone using Ag as Cathode: Mechanism and Role of Pb Impurities for Hydrogen Transfer

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00189K, Paper

Yani Guan, Justus Kümper, Angelina Cuomo, Simran Kumari, Sonja Mürtz, Pavlo Nikolaienko, Karl Mayrhofer, Regina Palkovits, Philippe Sautet
Electrochemical reductive amination of acetone using Ag electrodes is strongly enhanced by 1 ppm Pb in the solution but the underlying mechanisms and the nature of the Pb species remain...
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Advancements in Nitrous Oxide Abatement: A Review of Direct Catalytic Decomposition and Selective Catalytic Reduction

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01360G, Review Article

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Han Chau, Sarah Stofik, Matthew N. Gordon, Mark Mueller, Rebecca Fushimi, Dilpuneet Aidhy, Matthew Craps, Jochen Lauterbach, Dylan Daniel Rodene
Nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions pose significant environmental and regulatory challenges, which necessitates a need for advancements in catalytic abatement methods. This review evaluates catalytic systems with insights for industrial applications,...
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Tailored synthesis of hollow tubular In2O3/In2S3 Z-scheme heterojunctions for highly selective CO production in CO2 hydrogenation

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00306K, Paper

Fenghao Xing, Qiutong Han, Lei Wang, Buyun Shi, Chuqiu Wang, Yichang Pan
The hollow tubular In₂O₃/In₂S₃ Z scheme heterojunction enables efficient and selective CO₂ to CO hydrogenation under mild conditions through structural advantages and photothermal synergy.
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On the reactions of (hetero)aryl and vinyl triflates with [Ni(COD)(dppf)]

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00261G, Paper

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Nicholas C. C. McVeigh, Megan E. Greaves, Rachel H. Munday, Thomas O. Ronson, Scott Rice, Stephen Sproules, David J. Nelson
The reactions of a series of alken-1-yl and (hetero)aryl triflates with a model nickel(0) complex reveal structure/reactivity relationships in oxidative addition.
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Adsorption or photocatalysis? Engineering BiOI with metalorganic framework CAU-17 and microporous organic polymer MOP-CH2EDA to enhance ciprofloxacin removal from water

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00135A, Paper

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Sepideh G. Khasevani, Saulius Kaciulis, Alessio Mezzi, Shokat Sarmad, Jyri-Pekka Mikkola, Dariush Nikjoo, Isabella Concina
This work reports the design of binary and ternary BiOI-based composites incorporating the metal–organic framework CAU-17 and the amine-functionalized microporous organic polymer MOP-CH₂EDA for the removal of ciprofloxacin (CIP) from water.
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Interaction between Pt nanoparticles and a bamboo charcoal support regulates hydrodeoxygenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural under mild conditions

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3144-3149
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00347H, Communication

Dong Guo, Fangtong Chen, Haoran Ming, Xianglong Liu, Changfu Zhuang, Chungang Min, Xiaoqin Zou, Ying Wang
A bamboo charcoal-supported Pt₁/BC catalyst achieves an exceptional 99.9% DMF yield under mild conditions, driven by metal-support interactions that regulate the electron density and content of Pt⁰, as well as Lewis acidity.
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Insights into the OER/ORR/HER activity of a new MXene-family SnSiGeN4 photocatalyst for water splitting: a first-principles study

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3378-3395
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01369K, Paper

C. B. Subba, B. Chettri, A. Laref, Zeesham Abbas, Amna Parveen, D. P. Rai, Z. Pachuau
The development of efficient and cost-effective catalysts for clean energy conversion remains a central challenge in materials science.
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Thermally treated polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-derived highly microporous carbon support: applications in hydrotreating catalysis

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3280-3287
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01613D, Paper

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Ju Young Kim, Seung Gun Kim, Jisong Kang, Jae-Wook Choi, Chun-Jae Yoo, Chang Soo Kim, Kyeongsu Kim, Seongmin Jin, Hyunjoo Lee, Kwang Ho Song, Jungkyu Choi, Dalsu Choi, Jeong-Myeong Ha
The KOH treatment of thermally degraded PVC residues produces a microporous carbon support with a BET surface area of 3273 m² g⁻¹. Ru catalysts supported on this carbon exhibit high guaiacol hydrodeoxygenation activity.
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Redox–acid cooperative bifunctional catalysts comprising dilacunary phosphotungstates and zeolite Hβ for the synthesis of n-butyl levulinate and succinic acid

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3236-3254
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01399B, Paper

Anjali Patel, Margi Joshi
A newly engineered PW₁₀/ZHβ catalyst achieves near-perfect control over biomass conversion, enabling highly selective esterification and a breakthrough 100% selective oxidation route to succinic acid, opening a new horizon in sustainable catalysis.
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Photoelectrode materials for green hydrogen production: an overview

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3082-3111
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01419K, Review Article

O. S. Obaseki, K. P. Beh, M. D. J. Ooi, K. K. Beh, S. A. M. Samsuri, F. K. Yam
This overview highlights major photoelectrode material classes and their modifications advancing photoelectrochemical water splitting.
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Modulating hydrocarbon coverage on Mo-doped RuO2 anodes enables energy-efficient and selective Kolbe electrolysis

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3255-3268
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00153J, Paper

Jian Yang, Fan Lin, Shaojie Lei, Zichen Li, Hui Zhang, Zhibao Huo, Dezhang Ren
On RuO₂, difficult alkane desorption forms a thick hydrocarbon layer that hinders acid adsorption and raises reaction voltage. For RuO₂-5%Mo, facile desorption keeps a thin product layer, favoring acid adsorption and giving a lower reaction voltage.
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From multifunctional catalysts to smart substrates: adsorption control for efficient light-driven one-pot benzimidazole synthesis over Pd/NH2–Ni–Fe-MOF

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3336-3342
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00076B, Paper

Hurunqing Liu, Lin Ye, Yun Yuan, Quanyuan Wang, Dengrong Sun, Zhaohui Li
Modulating the reaction substrates can effectively regulate the adsorption behavior of the reaction intermediates to enable the efficient one-pot synthesis of benzimidazoles over Pd/NH₂–Ni–Fe-MOF under visible light irradiation.
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Soft selective light absorber for efficient photothermal chemical processes in complex reactor geometries

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3404-3411
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00129G, Paper

Fuzhen Hu, Wei Wang, Dachao Yuan, Kai Du, Jiacong Guo, Lin Ma, Yuan Tang, Yaguang Li, Jinhua Ye
The flexible MXene/Al photothermal film offers high light absorption, low thermal radiation, and rapid conversion, conformably wrapping onto complex reactors for challenging photothermal chemical reactions.
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Engineering a FeOOH/g-C3N4/CA composite photocatalytic membrane for enhanced water treatment: synergistic photocatalysis and Fenton-like processes

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3311-3320
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00172F, Paper

Huanran Ma, Haotong Wei, Xin Qi, Dan Wu, Huixin Yu, Huanxin Zhao
The FeOOH/g-C₃N₄ heterojunction synergistically broadens visible-light absorption and enhances charge separation, enabling efficient pollutant degradation under both visible and solar light with H₂O₂ assistance.
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Boosting the catalytic oxidation of ethane over Ce-doped Ru/Co3O4: cooperation of electron-rich Ru and oxygen vacancies

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3302-3310
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00139D, Paper

Yongxue An, Yunchong Wang, Haolong Huang, Yanfei Zheng, Cangpeng Shan, Tianao Zhang, Rui Han, Qian Zhao, Qingling Liu
The introduction of Ce increases oxygen vacancy concentration, enhancing the adsorption and activation of O₂. The formation of electron-rich Ru sites promotes C–H bonds cleavage. These effects synergistically boost ethane oxidation.
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Planar ReN1S1 sites with dual σ-channels drive high-performance CO2 photoreduction

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3396-3403
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00111D, Paper

Hao Sheng, Shaokui Chen, Guocheng Huang, Jialong Lv, Guiting Huang, Wenjun Yang, Ziyan Chen, Shaoyu Wu, Yueling Chen, Jinhong Bi
A vinylene-linked COF with atomically dispersed planar ReN₁S₁ dual σ-channels promotes exciton dissociation and CO₂ activation.
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Sulfated niobia and zirconia catalysts for the synthesis of ethyl levulinate

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3218-3228
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01343G, Paper

Jaime E. Bayona Solano, Ana Julia Avila, Daniel A. Sánchez, Gabriela M. Tonetto
Levulinic acid esterification is a key reaction for biomass valorization. This work evaluates how sulfation strategies affect the acidic properties and catalytic behavior of Nb₂O₅- and ZrO₂-based catalysts in the synthesis of ethyl levulinate.
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Enhanced N2 capture and cleavage promoted by lithium nanoparticles

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3137-3143
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00192K, Communication

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José Miguel Doña-Rodríguez, Raúl Quesada-Cabrera, Douglas R. MacFarlane, Alexandr N. Simonov, Luis Miguel Azofra
Lithium nanoparticles exhibit a high capacity for the capture and cleavage of N₂, displaying thermodynamically favourable spontaneous N₂ adsorption and reaction kinetics with accessible energy barriers at mild temperature and pressure.
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Light driven catalytic CO2 reduction: lessons learnt when low is actually no activity

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3321-3335
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01378J, Paper

Varinder Singh, Kieran DeMonte, Olivier Schott, Folaranmi S. Akogun, Garry S. Hanan, Sally Brooker
Testing 5 Cu(II) complexes (3× Cu; 2× Cu₃Tb) as CO₂RR catalysts under homogeneous photocatalytic conditions resulted in non-zero activity that could be incorrectly interpreted, so potential pitfalls are summarised to guide newcomers to the field.
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Efficient hydrogen production by γ-g-C3N4/Ag–CdS heterojunction photocatalyst via S-scheme mechanism

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3355-3365
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00035E, Paper

K. S. Chandrakantha, H. R. Deepu, Mahesh Itagi, Madhura N. Talwar, Smitha Ankanahalli Shankaregowda, K. Mantelingu, P. Madhusudan, S. Srikantaswamy, K. S. Rangappa
A γ-irradiated g-C₃N₄/Ag–CdS photocatalyst exhibits plasmon-enhanced S-scheme charge transfer for efficient visible-light-driven hydrogen production.
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Water-enhanced bifunctional metal–acid catalyst for CC bond hydrogenation

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3229-3235
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00011H, Paper

Shoutian Sun, Gengnan Li, Thomas Salas, Daniel E. Resasco, Bin Wang
Water-assisted proton shuttling at a bifunctional metal-acid interface promotes hydrogenation of CC bonds in a cyclohexene molecule.
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Product distribution in the silicatein-catalysed synthesis of polydimethylsiloxane

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3183-3189
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00067C, Paper

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Yuqing Lu, Lu Shin Wong
Silicatein-catalysed polymerisation pathways for poly(dimethyl)siloxane (PDMS) synthesis.
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Development to application in single atom catalysis: a comprehensive review

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3058-3081
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01386K, Review Article

Rajesh Sahu, Sakshi Juyal, Fateh Singh Gill, Ankur Jain
The figure depicts the complete landscape of single-atom catalysts, including synthesis, characterization, challenges, advances, and applications.
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Regioselective direct synthesis of mono- and bis-substituted benzimidazoles via base-switchable aerobic N-heterocyclic carbene organocatalysis

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3366-3377
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00036C, Paper

Janmejaya Sen, Richa Sharma, Amol T. Mahajan, Abdul Rahaman T. A., Samir T. Sahu, Alexander S. Novikov, Sandeep Chaudhary
We disclosed a metal-free, highly efficient, and sustainable N-heterocyclic carbene-based organocatalyst utilized for the regioselective synthesis of mono- (4a–o) and bis-substituted benzimidazole (3a–s) derivatives.
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Engineering pathway control in single-atom catalysis for advanced oxidation and electro-oxidation water treatment

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3112-3136
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00209A, Review Article

Huawen Hu, Jian Huang
A pathway-based roadmap showing how carbon-supported single-atom sites steer radical and nonradical oxidation in AOPs and electro-AOPs, with evidence standards and engineering benchmarks for scalable water treatment.
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Recyclable gold(I)-catalyzed hydrophosphoryloxylation of alkynes or 1-haloalkynes with diphenyl phosphate

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3206-3217
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00122J, Paper

Ling Chen, Boling Song, Mingzhong Cai
Heterogeneous gold(I)-catalyzed hydrophosphoryloxylation of alkynes or haloalkynes with diphenyl phosphate towards kinetic enol phosphates or (Z)-alkenyl halophosphates is described.
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Recent trends in palladium-catalysed isocyanide chemistry: from heterocyclic frameworks to mechanistic understanding

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3014-3057
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01319D, Review Article

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Kirti Singh, Pooja Soam, Vikas Tyagi
Herein, we discuss the synthesis and mechanistic aspects underlying the formation of heterocycles, a fundamental class of structural motifs that play a pivotal role in pharmaceuticals, natural products, and functional organic materials.
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Bimetallic CuRu/Al2O3 catalyst for highly selective hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3288-3301
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01514F, Paper

Meichen Pan, Zhenduo Huang, Yuhao Yang, Yongzhen Gao, Meng Zhang, Zhongyi Liu
A CuRu/Al₂O₃ bimetallic catalyst exhibits 99.9% FAL conversion and 99.9% FA selectivity under mild conditions. The Cu–Ru synergy not only enhances the activation of H₂ but also effectively promotes the hydrogenation of the CO bond.
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Green electrochemical upcycling of PET waste via bimetallic catalyst-driven ethylene glycol selective oxidation to formate

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3343-3354
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00210B, Paper

Xiaolu Wu, Zhishan Liang, Wensheng Zhang, Youlin Huang, Guanhui Xu, Wei Wang, Dongxue Han
The efficient electrocatalytic degradation of PET over CuO/ZnCuCo₂O₄ nanocatalysts for high-value formate production.
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Hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde by platinum supported on 2D and 3D transition metal sulfides

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3190-3205
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01520K, Paper

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Ayesha Shafiq, Iryna Danylo, Lukas Kolacny, Berke Sevemez, Jan Luxa, Martin Vesely, Martina Pitinova
Catalytic hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde over Pt NP-decorated TMDs.
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Tailoring amorphous alumina catalysts with enriched five-coordinated aluminum via pH control

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3150-3159
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01418B, Paper

Takumi Watanabe, Haruto Kamiya, Yunzi Xin, Yuping Xu, Takashi Shirai
Amorphous alumina is rich in five-coordinated aluminum (Al(V)). Precise deconvolution of ²⁷Al NMR spectra revealed that Al(V) consists of trigonal bipyramidal and square pyramidal components, the latter possessing strong Lewis acidity and exhibiting high catalytic activity.
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Electronic structure modulation of a Mo-doped NiO/Ni bifunctional electrocatalyst for efficient urea-assisted water splitting

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3269-3279
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01487E, Paper

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Shahid Khan, Yang Lina, Yafei Feng, Mingyu Cheng, Nazir Ahmad, Genqiang Zhang
Mo-doped NiO/Ni nanoparticles were electrodeposited and annealed (Ar/H₂, 450 °C, 2 h). Mo tuned the NiO electronic structure, accelerating HER and UOR for energy-efficient H₂ production via urea-assisted water electrolysis.
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Controlling the electron–hole separation in photo-assisted C–C coupling reactions catalysed by a RuO2–ZnO heterojunction loaded with ultra trace palladium

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, 16,3160-3182
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01590A, Paper

Tonmoy J. Bora, Donguk Kim, Young-Bin Park, Gaurisankar Phukan, Shamim Islam, Arpita Devi, Kusum K. Bania
A sustainable, non-free radical photocatalytic pathway for a high yielding and selective C–C coupling reaction using a low-cost ultra-trace Pd loaded PdO/RuO₂–ZnO photocatalyst in a green MeOH/water solvent system.
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Synthesis of ethanol via methanol homologation with CO2 and H2 using an industrially relevant Ru–Co catalyst

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00285D, Paper

Longbo Zhang, Jia Guo, Yanyan Wang, Ying Wang, Jie Li, Hongxing Wang, Chenglong Yu, Yanru Zhang, Jun He, Xianyu Meng, Zhuo Zhang, Tianbin Wu, Qingli Qian, Li Tan, Buxing Han
Efficient ethanol synthesis with a stable Ru–Co catalytic system after CO activation of low-cost catalyst precursors.
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Targeting Euro 7 and Forthcoming China 7 Emission Standard: Progress of Ammonia and Nitrous Oxide Purification Catalysts

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00310A, Review Article

Yuqi Zheng, Qi Li, Lei Chao, Yuan Qin, Baohuai Zhao, Haiqiang Hu, Shuai Han, Ningqiang Zhang
To address the stringent ammonia (NH3) and nitrous oxide (N2O) emission limits set by Euro 7 and the upcoming China 7 emission standards, this study first examines the formation pathways...
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Influence of Crystal Facets of SrTiO3 Nanosheet Supports on Pd Catalysts for Automotive Exhaust Purification

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00414H, Paper

Toyokazu Tanabe, Moe Hokugo, Sei Imatoku, Kentaro Toyama, Takaaki Morimoto, Reito Kobayashi, Shugoro Tsutsumi, Saburo Hosokawa
This study examines how the exposed crystal facet of SrTiO₃ (STO) nanosheets affects the catalytic behavior of supported Pd nanoparticles for automotive exhaust purification. Pd/STO(111)-facet nanosheet shows lower light-off temperatures...
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Robust Ru(II)–bisbenzimidazole catalyst enables sustainable and scalable valorization of glycerol to lactic acid

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00345A, Paper

Rahul Daga Patil, Sandip Bapu Khatal, C. Rajalakshmi, Vibin Ipe Thomas, Sanjay Pratihar
Sustainable valorization of glycerol to lactic acid (LA) through catalytic dehydrogenation addresses both waste minimization and value addition.
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Co-Catalyst Engineering toward Efficient and Scalable Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting: From Functional Roles to Integration Strategies

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00197A, Review Article

Nurul Affiqah Arzaee, Mohamad Firdaus Mohamad Noh, Amin Aadenan, Mohd Asri Mat Teridi, ABD RASHID BIN MOHD YUSOFF, Ahmad Wafi Mahmood Zuhdi
Intensive research has positioned photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting as a promising paradigm for sustainable solar-to-hydrogen conversion. Despite their less complex scale-up requirements, PEC systems remain constrained by sluggish surface reaction...
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Insights into the structural studies of chromium precursors in the Phillips ethylene trimerization catalyst system: a mini review

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01574J, Review Article

Gopal Tembe
This review traces the studies on chromium-based catalyst precursors originally developed by Chevron-Phillips, an area of active research in industry and academia since the discovery of selective oligomerization of ethylene to its trimer hexene-1.
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Perovskite catalysts for carbon monoxide oxidation: a critical review of activity-associated parameters, mechanisms, and deactivation

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00292G, Review Article

Yuying Wang, Zhicheng Li, Jiaxin Song, Tong Yu, Binhong Zhao, Fan Zhou, Yiming He, Yunfei Gao, Botao Qiao, Fu-Chen Wang
Abstract: Although catalytic CO oxidation has been investigated since the early 20th century, it remains an important topic due to stricter environmental regulations. Despite the fact that precious metal-based catalysts...
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Catalytically active carbon for electrochemical production of H2O2 via 2e− ORR: design strategies, catalytic mechanisms, and application potential

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00073H, Review Article

Xingsheng Li, Shuling Liu, Changli Li, Jiaqi Wang, Jinge Zhang, Yanyan Liu, Jianchun Jiang, Yongfeng Wang, Baojun Li
This review summarizes the 2e⁻ ORR mechanisms, structure–activity relationships, and material design of catalytically active carbons (CACs), highlighting the application prospects of coupled H₂O₂ production and on-site utilization.
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Preparation of CuCo/NH2-MIL-101(Fe) nanocomposite for photocatalytic synthesis of 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones and 1-amidoalkyl-2-naphthols

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01583A, Paper

Neda Cheraghi, Mohammad Jafarzadeh
Bimetallic CuCo nanoparticles were grown on iron-based NH₂-MIL-101 metal–organic frameworks, and their photoactivity was evaluated for photocatalytic organic synthesis.
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Photo-assisted methane dry reforming over Ni–Co–CeO2–Al2O3 catalysts with enhanced activity: synergistic effect of Ni and Co

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00020G, Paper

Jiming Wang, Min Ji, Min Wang
Co-doped Ni-based catalysts exhibit significant improvements in both thermal and photocatalytic performance, which holds great significance for the study of the PTC-DRM reaction.
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Electrochemical reconstruction leading to a borate-linked [Co(Fe)]8B2O16H2 crystalline phase for the efficient and stable OER

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00100A, Paper

Xing-Hui Zhang, Yi-Fan Hu, Zhi-Pan Liu
An efficient and stable OER catalyst, Fe and B co-doped CoOOH, is predicted from global PES exploration as a stable [Co(Fe)]₈B₂O₁₆H₂ crystalline phase, and this is then identified in the sample after electrochemical OER experiments.
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Synergistic N, S doping in chitin-derived carbon catalysts for efficient nitrate-to-ammonia electroreduction

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00127K, Paper

Yufeng Zhao, Haozhi Wang, Keyi Zhou, Daoping He, Xi Chen
Metal-free carbon catalysts from renewable chitin biomass represent a scalable, green and efficient approach for electrochemical nitrate reduction to ammonia (NO₃RR).
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The effect of electrolyte alkali cations on CO2 electroreduction in atomically precise Ag25(SR)18 nanoclusters

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00350H, Paper

Yuting Ye, Xia Zhou, Yuping Chen, Likai Wang, Qing Tang
We unravel cation effect on electrocatalytic CO₂ reduction in Ag₂₅ nanoclusters. The optimal performance of K⁺ over Na⁺ (Li⁺, Cs⁺) is attributed to interfacial water regulation and reduction of barrier for the rate-determining *COOH formation.
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Catalyst development for the efficient synthesis of pentanediols via the selective hydrogenation of biomass-based furfural and its derivatives

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00077K, Review Article

Luyu Wang, Pengcheng Dai, Xin Li, Dandan Liu, Qian Gao, Zhaorui Zhang, Xin Gu, Liangjun Li, Mingbo Wu
The rational design of catalysts can drive the efficient conversion of furfural to pentanediols, providing a high-value pathway towards a green chemical cycle.
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Activation of Isocyanates at Gold: Towards Au-Catalyzed C-H Amidation of Pyrroles

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00297H, Paper

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Francesco Ravera, Alessandro Bortoli, Juan José Gamboa-Carballo, Sonia Mallet-Ladeira, Karinne Miqueu, Didier Bourissou, Andrea Biffis
The intermolecular hydroarylation of isocyanates with pyrroles was found to be efficiently catalyzed by the Au(I) complex IPrAuNTf2 (IPr = N,N '-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-imidazol-2-ylidene). The transformation tolerates electron-withdrawing and electron-donating substituents both...
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Operando Exsolved FeNi3 Nanoparticles for Boosting Ethanol Internal Reforming in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01572C, Paper

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Roelf Maring, Emerson Luiz dos Santos-Veiga, Francisco Tabuti, Majid Ahmadi, Fabio C Fonseca, Vasileios Kyriakou
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) powered by ethanol are considered a promising pathway for power generation with high efficiency and flexibility from sustainable sources. Among the major challenges is the...
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Exciton-Mediated Singlet Oxygen Generation in a Donor–Acceptor Hydrogen-Bonded Organic Framework for Oxidative Coupling of Benzylamines

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00436A, Paper

Jin-Lin Li, Yao Wang, Jia-Jun Yu, Ying Zou, Lei Cai
The selective activation of molecular oxygen remains a central challenge in photocatalytic oxidative coupling of benzylamines, primarily due to inefficient charge separation and uncontrolled radical pathways. In contrast, exciton energy...
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UV-laser-induced oxygen vacancy engineering of In(OH)3 for boosted CO2 photoreduction

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00159A, Paper

Zimu Zhang, Qiutong Han, Xiaotian Yang, Peiting Hao, Haoqiang Chi, Tingting Cheng, Yubin Zheng, Wentao Hou, Zhigang Zou, Yong Zhou
The schematic diagram of the photocatalytic process over laser-treated In(OH)₃ and In(OH)₃.
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Dual Pd2+ and Pd0 Sites on CeO2 for Selective Oxidative Cleavage C-C Bond of β-O-4 Linkage in Lignin

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00428H, Paper

Yuzhen Hu, Ruiying Xiong, Xin Qu, Taras Nagornyy, Zhenlong Song, Xingye Zeng, Ning Li, Qi Zhang, Longlong Ma
Selective C-C bond cleavage in lignin is a pivotal step toward its efficient utilization, enabling the production of diverse and valuable chemicals from this abundant and renewable resource. Among the...
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Engineering spatial and electrostatic confinement in zeolites for enhanced low-temperature NO oxidation

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00268D, Paper

Guang-Wei Ma, Qi Chen, Sai Zhang, Yuan-Hang Qin, Zhen Chen, Li Yang, Cun-Wen Wang
A three-step optimization strategy for zeolite catalysts enhances low-temperature NO oxidation by regulating the pore size, Si/Al ratio, and extra-framework cations.
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Support facet effects on the performance of V2O5–WO3–CeO2/TiO2 catalysts for selective catalytic reduction of NO with NH3

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01611H, Paper

Jianyou Liang, Haining Sun, Bolian Xu, Yubing Liu, Lei Yu, Yining Fan
CeO₂ weakens the B acid strength by Ce⁴⁺–O–W⁶⁺ linkages and enhances the reducibility of V⁵⁺ species via Ce⁴⁺–O–V⁵⁺ bonds. TiO₂-NP{101} exhibits the strongest interaction with V⁵⁺, W⁶⁺ and Ce⁴⁺ ions, leading to the superior SCR performance.
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Effects of sulfur on dehydrogenation of methylcyclohexane over platinum catalysts

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00183A, Paper

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Felicia Zaar, Alvaro Posada-Borbón, Henrik Grönbeck
Moderate sulfur poisoning improves the activity and selectivity of platinum catalysts for liquid organic hydrogen carriers, by promoting toluene desorption over demethylation.
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Solvent-free recycling of polystyrene waste into valuable mono-aromatics over a Ni/NbOx catalyst

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00148C, Paper

Zhen Yan, Leyang Qi, Jicong Yan, Qi Zhang, Fuping Tian, Xiang Wang
Solvent-free hydrocracking of polystyrene waste over Ni/NbO_x catalyst produces mono-aromatics in >60% yield under mild conditions, mitigating plastic pollution while avoiding precious metals.
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Synergistic photocatalytic production of H2O2 and imines via oxygen-enriched acetonitrile medium and benzylamine oxidation

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00178E, Paper

Xin Xu, Yuming Dong, Yingxin Guo, Xinxin Jiang, Lizi Liu, Tingyu Yang, Xinyu Sun, Pengken Li, Hui Zhao, Yongfa Zhu, Junshan Li
This work developed an efficient photocatalytic system (acetonitrile, PDI-BPA polymer) coupling benzylamine oxidation with O₂ reduction, achieving record H₂O₂ production (12.03 mmol g⁻¹ h⁻¹) and high concentration (413.43 mM).
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Importance of consistent and well-dispersed catalyst datasets for machine learning in oxidative coupling of methane

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00228E, Paper

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Hinata Sudo, Yoshiki Hasukawa, Rensuke Koiwai, Fernando Garcia-Escobar, Shun Nishimura, Lauren Takahashi, Keisuke Takahashi
The role of highly uniform, diverse experimental data in catalyst informatics is examined using an oxidative coupling of methane dataset measured by a single researcher under consistent devices and conditions.
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Photothermal flash light doping of strontium titanate photocatalyst nanoparticles

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01501D, Paper

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Melanie Johanning, Wanderson O. Silva, Anselm Dreher, Paul Kant, Mara Blöchlinger, Arthur E. Bouchez, Coral Felipe Gracia, Hannah Johnson, Roland Dittmeyer, Mathieu Soutrenon, Kevin Sivula
The surface doping of SrTiO₃ nanoparticles with Rh and La is realized within 10 s by photothermal flash light annealing (FLA). In photocatalytic performance tests, samples doped by FLA outperform various reference samples doped by thermal annealing.
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Advances in decomposition of N2O from nitric acid plants and current status over selected copper-containing catalysts

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00137H, Review Article

Magdalena Jabłońska, Haythem Benamor
N₂O is an inevitable by-product of adipic and nitric acid productions. Hydrotalcite-derived mixed metal oxides and Cu-containing zeolites are reviewed as the most widely applied groups of catalysts in the decomposition of N₂O in such applications.
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1,5-Regioselectivity in 1,2,3-triazoles from metal-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloadditions: synthetic strategies and catalytic scope

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01607J, Review Article

Kunj B. Mishra, Priyanka Chaudhary, Utkarsh Sharma, Adesh Kumar Singh, Priyanka Parashar, Yogendra Kumar, Vishal Goswami
1,2,3-Triazoles constitute a prominent class of nitrogen-rich heterocycles with remarkable chemical stability and wide-ranging applications.
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Multivariate analysis coupled to infrared spectroscopy unravels the diversity of adsorption sites and strengths of a zeolite surface

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6CY00101G, Paper

Reda Aboulayt, Eleonora Vottero, Alexandre Vimont, Philippe Bazin, Emily Bloch, Sandrine Bourrelly, Sylvie Maury, Céline Chizallet, Arnaud Travert
An IR-chemometric approach extracts site-specific adsorption thermodynamics from IR isotherms, overcoming macroscopic and spectral limitations. Validated by microcalorimetry and DFT, it reveals three adsorption modes in isobutanol/ZSM-5.
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Catalytic studies of Pt supported on Co/CeO2 nanorods for H2 production in dry reforming of methane

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5CY01416F, Paper

J. Reyna-Alvarado, Jorge Trimmer-Duarte, Oscar Recalde-Benitez, Leopoldo Molina-Luna, Albina Gutiérrez-Martínez, Gilberto Mondragón-Galicia, Manuel Ramos, Raúl Pérez-Hernández
HRTEM (a–d) and STEM-HAADF/EDX mapping (e–h) of PtCo/CeO₂ nanorods before reaction show structural features and elemental distribution (Ce, Co, Pt), as part of an integrated experimental–theoretical study on 15Co/CeO₂ catalysts with varying Pt loadings (0.1–0.5 wt%) for dry reforming of methane.
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Manganese-catalysed HIE of arenes and heteroarenes

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Manganese catalysis enabled the hydrogen isotope exchange of carboarenes, furans, thiophenes, indoles and pyrroles.
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Mono- versus binuclear Zn-carbamodithioate complexes as efficient homogeneous catalysts for the cycloaddition of epoxides with CO2

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Zn-carbamodithioate complexes have been synthesized and employed as homogeneous catalysts for the cycloaddition of epoxides with CO₂.
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