Innovative Catalytic Materials for Environmental Remediation and Energy Applications

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bampos, Georgios, Editor.

Contributor:

Petala, Athanasia, Editor.

Frontistis, Zacharias, Editor.

Bampos, Georgios

Petala, Athanasia

Frontistis, Zacharias

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2025

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This editorial introduces the Special Issue "Catalytic Reforming and Hydrogen Production: From the Past to the Future," which presents a curated collection of cutting-edge research articles and reviews dedicated to hydrogen (H₂) production through catalytic reforming processes. With growing energy demands and the urgent need for sustainable alternatives, this issue explores diverse pathways such as dry methane reforming, methanol steam and aqueous-phase reforming, and photocatalytic water splitting. Key challenges-including catalyst deactivation, carbon deposition, and material stability-are addressed through novel approaches like bimetallic systems, nanostructured materials, and single-atom alloys. Highlights include advancements in Pt- and Ni-based catalysts, La-doped MoS2, and Cu2O/CuO heterostructures. The reviews delve into the synthesis and catalytic behavior of cobalt manganese oxide spinels and modern methanol-reforming catalysts. Together, these contributions provide a comprehensive snapshot of progress and future directions in clean hydrogen production, offering insights essential for researchers and engineers working toward a fossil fuel-free energy landscape.