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VOL. 9, ISSUE 2 (2025)
A comprehensive review of Nano-catalysis for green chemistry and its applications
Authors
Dr. Vineeta Singh
Abstract
Nano-catalysis has emerged as a transformative approach in green
chemistry, offering enhanced reaction efficiency, selectivity, and
sustainability. This review explores the principles of nano-catalysis, its role
in promoting environmentally benign chemical processes, and its diverse
applications across organic synthesis, environmental remediation, energy
conversion, and biomedical fields. Emphasis is placed on the design of
heterogeneous nano-catalysts, their mechanistic advantages, and recent
advancements in catalyst engineering. The paper also discusses challenges
related to toxicity, recovery, and scalability, while highlighting future
directions for sustainable nano-catalytic technologies. Nanocatalysis catalysis
performed by materials with at least one nanoscale dimension—has emerged as a
central pillar of green chemistry, enabling higher activity, selectivity, and
recyclability while lowering energy and material footprints. This review
synthesizes concepts, materials, preparation routes, structure–property
relationships, mechanistic paradigms, and deployment pathways that make
nanocatalysts compelling for sustainable synthesis and environmental
remediation. We consolidate recent advances across metal, metal-oxide,
carbonaceous, framework (MOF/COF), perovskite, and enzyme–nano hybrids; compare
green metrics (atom economy, E-factor, process mass intensity, energy
intensity, solvent footprint); survey enabling reactors and process
intensification; and critically assess techno-economic viability, life-cycle
impacts, and nanosafety. We close with a forward look on circular manufacturing
of nanocatalysts, digital design (DFT + ML), and integration with
electrification and renewable photons/electrons.
Pages:69-73
How to cite this article:
Dr. Vineeta Singh "A comprehensive review of Nano-catalysis for green chemistry and its applications". International Journal of Chemistry Studies, Vol 9, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 69-73
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