Future Trends of Nano-Catalysis: A Review

Abstract

In chemistry, catalysis by metal and metal oxide nano-sized structures, like clusters and nanoparticles, is a unified field. With regard to extended systems, it is possible to modify the catalytically active regions both quantitatively (surface-to-volume ratio) and qualitatively (facet types and surface atom coordination) by forming metals into the nano materials. Because of their distinct size and physicochemical characteristics, nanoparticles are becoming more and more important in the detection and removal of both persistent and new environmental contaminants. The great adsorptivity, magnetic properties, and catalytic activity of nanoparticles make it simple to remove and degrade pollutants.

This review paper focuses on the future trends of nanocatalysis and utilizes the potential of nanoparticle-based approaches in real life, however, practical obstacles must be addressed, as the results compiled in this chapter were mostly gained at the laboratory scale. Potential secondary contamination must also be considered and avoided, and best practices in industries for manufacturing different products that depend on catalysis.