Inorganic nanocatalysts for energy systems, environmental/industrial processes and healthcare applications: A comprehensive review

IF 7.9 3区材料科学 Q1 GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Materials Today Sustainability Pub Date : 2025-10-04 DOI:10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101233

J. Ajayan , S. Sreejith , B. Mounika , A.S. Augustine Fletcher , Ribu Mathew , M. Saravanan , Puneet Sharma

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The steadily rising global demand for sustainable energy sources, environmental remediation, and industrial efficiency has propelled significant advancements in nanotechnology, particularly in the manufacturing and application of inorganic nanocatalysts. These nanomaterials, characterized by their massive surface-area (A) -to-volume (V) ratios, unique electronic/chemical properties, and enhanced catalytic activity, have emerged as powerful tools across diverse fields including energy systems, healthcare, environment, agriculture and industry. This comprehensive review systematically explores the latest developments in the fabrication and utilization of inorganic nanocatalysts in various sectors, with a focus on their role in biodiesel production, biological and pharmaceutical applications, environmental clean-up, gas purification, healthcare, hydrogen production, wastewater treatment and other industrial uses. This review not only highlights latest advancements in the applications of inorganic nanocatalysts, but also offers an in‐depth examination of their underlying mechanisms, material design principles, and translational hurdles. By highlighting key breakthroughs and uncovering persisting challenges such as stability, scalability, and life‐cycle sustainability, this article seeks to offer a forward‐looking perspective that can contribute to the innovation of next‐generation nanocatalytic systems that are sustainable, highly efficient, and purposefully engineered for real‐world impact.

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Materials Today Sustainability Multiple-

CiteScore

5.80

自引率

6.40%

发文量

174

审稿时长

32 days

期刊介绍： Materials Today Sustainability is a multi-disciplinary journal covering all aspects of sustainability through materials science. With a rapidly increasing population with growing demands, materials science has emerged as a critical discipline toward protecting of the environment and ensuring the long term survival of future generations.