Special Issue Foreword from Guest Editors

Abstract

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to present this Special Issue «Nano- and Photo- Catalysis in Current Chemistry: Possibilities and Challenges» focused on current trends and innovation in catalysis. Catalysis plays a crucial role in current chemistry and about 90% of the volume of modern chemical production is based on catalytic processes. Catalysts speed up chemical reactions by reducing activation energy, while the catalysts themselves remain unchanged throughout the reaction. This is especially important in industry, where catalysts increase process efficiency, reduce production costs, and enable chemical transformations that would not normally occur. Additionally, catalysis promotes the development of environmentally friendly technologies by minimizing harmful emissions. As a result, the chemical industry becomes more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

In this Special Issue, authors from countries such as China, Russia, Czech Republic, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan share their 14 papers in the field of catalysis with readers of the Eurasian Journal of Chemistry. The Guest Editors of this Special Issue have invited new authors with interesting topics and hope that the collected articles will attract reader interest and expand the audience of the Eurasian Journal of Chemistry!