Current Catalysis

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Aims and Scope:
Current Catalysisis an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research, full-length reviews/mini-reviews, and thematic issues in all core areas of catalysis, including theoretical, experimental, and applied research. The scope includes heterogeneous catalysis, homogeneous catalysis, bio-catalysis, synthesis and properties of new catalysts, including synthesis and catalytic function of novel inorganic solids and complexes, studies that relate catalytic function to fundamental chemical processes in metal complexes and at surfaces, novel concepts in surface chemistry, preparation, activation, aging, deactivation, rejuvenation, regeneration of commercially interesting model catalysts, techniques and adsorption.

Current Catalysis is an interdisciplinary journal devoted to a wide range of sub-fields in the field of catalysis. The journal welcomes, but is not limited to, the papers from the following topics:

      - Advanced Catalyst Synthesis
      - Asymmetric Catalysis
      - Biocatalysis
      - Catalysis and Reaction Engineering
      - Catalysis for Sustainable Energy
      - Catalyst Deactivation and Regeneration
      - Catalytic biomass conversion
      - Catalytic CO2 utilization
      - Catalytic Materials
      - Catalytic Reactors
      - Catalytic Waste Valorization
      - Electrocatalysis
      - Environmental catalysis
      - Heterogeneous Catalysis
      - Homogeneous Catalysis
      - Nanoparticle Catalysts
      - Nanostructured Catalysts
      - Photocatalysis
      - Plasma-Catalysis
      - Sustainable Catalysis

Current Catalysis is an international, peer-reviewed journal on all aspects of catalysis published continuously (print & online) by Bentham Science Publishers.
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Editor-in-Chief:

  • Zhong-Yong YuanSchool of Materials Science and Engineering
    Nankai University
    Tianjin
    China

ISSN: 2211-5447 (Print)

eISSN: 2211-5455 (Online)

Special Issues With Active Call for Papers

Submission closes on: Feb 18, 2027
Advanced Catalytic Materials and Data-Driven Design for Green and Sustainable Transformations

The transition toward sustainable chemical processes requires the development of advanced catalytic materials capable of enhancing reaction efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. In recent years, the integration of data-driven methodologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and computational modeling has emerged as a transformative approach for accelerating catalyst discovery and optimizing reaction systems. This thematic issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for recent advances in the design, synthesis, and performance evaluation of catalytic materials... see more

Submission closes on: Feb 13, 2027
Advancing Catalysis for Oxygen Evolution Reaction: Innovations in Materials, Mechanisms, and In-Situ Analytical Techniques

The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is the kinetic bottleneck of water splitting and a major barrier to scalable green-hydrogen technologies. This thematic issue highlights recent advances that couple innovative catalytic materials with mechanistic insight obtained under realistic operating conditions. Contributions will cover rational design of perovskites, transition-metal oxides, doped semiconductors, and heterostructured/hybrid catalysts; scalable synthesis routes; and rigorous electrochemical benchmarking of activity, stability, and selectivity. A particular focus is placed on in-situ and operando diagnostics... see more

Submission closes on: Sep 06, 2026
Recent Advances in Catalytic Systems for Biomass Valorisation

In light of the dwindling fossil fuel reserves and ongoing environmental damage, harnessing renewable biomass resources for chemical production is crucial for sustainable development. Biomass, as a renewable and carbon-neutral feedstock, offers a plentiful alternative to fossil fuels for eco-friendly production of fuels and chemicals, drawing considerable interest from researchers. Green chemistry focuses on creating and developing chemicals and fuels with minimal environmental harm, with catalysis playing a vital role. Advanced catalysis has been proven... see more

Submission closes on: Jul 18, 2026
High Entropy Materials for Electrocatalysis

Due to their high-entropy effect, sluggish diffusion effect, severe lattice distortion effect, and cocktail effect, high entropy materials have attracted much attention in the field of electrocatalysis, such as hydrogen/oxidation reaction, oxygen reduction/evolution reaction, CO2 reduction reaction, nitrogen reduction reaction and alcohol oxidation reaction, and more. Understanding the relationship between the electrocatalytic performances of high entropy materials and their compositions and structures is very important for developing high-performance high entropy electrocatalysts. Original research articles and... see more

Submission closes on: Jun 11, 2026
Research Progress In Anti-Poisoning Performance Of NH3-SCR Denitration Catalysts

In response to the requirements for nitrogen oxide control, the continuous optimization of the catalytic activity and the improvement of the anti-poisoning performance of NH3-SCR catalysts are urgent research topics in this field. The poisoning effects of water, sulfur, alkali metals, and heavy metals on NH3-SCR denitration catalysts and the methods to enhance their anti-poisoning performance need to be further summarized. It is of great significance to develop NH3-SCR denitration catalysts with high denitration activity... see more