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Metal oxide nanocatalysts for sustainable energy production /

Insights into designing and applying novel catalysts for a greener and more sustainable future Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts for Sustainable Energy Production provides a comprehensive overview of metal oxide nanocatalysts (MONCs), from design and processes to the latest advances, trends, and industrial...

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Other Authors: Bamisaye, Abayom (Editor), Etafo, Nelson Oshogwue
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Weinheim, Germany : Wiley-VCH, [2026]
Subjects:
Catalysis > Materials.
Energy development > Materials.
Metallic oxides.
Nanostructured materials.
Renewable energy sources > Materials.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Foreword
  • Acknowledgment
  • About the Editors
  • AI Use Disclosure Statement
  • Part 1: Introduction to Climate Change and Catalysis
  • Chapter 1: The Climate Change Crisis: Emerging Causes and Effects
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 An Overview of Climate Change Drivers
  • 1.3 Greenhouse Effect and Radiative Forcing
  • 1.4 Deforestation
  • 1.5 Industrialization
  • 1.6 Significant Implications
  • 1.6.1 Rising Temperatures
  • 1.6.2 Sea-level Rise
  • 1.6.3 Extreme Weather Occurrences
  • 1.6.4 Public Health
  • 1.7 The Role of Energy Production and Use in Accelerating Climate Change
  • 1.8 Economic and Geopolitical Outlook
  • 1.9 Global Initiatives and Agreements to Reduce Climate Impacts
  • 1.10 Obstacles
  • 1.11 Systemic Change
  • 1.12 The Importance of Creating Sustainable Technology to Combat Climate Change
  • 1.13 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 2: The Role of Catalysts in Combating Climate Change
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Fundamental Concepts of Catalysis
  • 2.2.1 Types of Catalysts
  • 2.2.2 Homogeneous Catalysts
  • 2.2.3 Heterogeneous Catalysts
  • 2.2.4 Biocatalysts
  • 2.3 Catalysts in Green Chemistry
  • 2.3.1 Role in Sustainable Processes
  • 2.3.2 Reducing Waste and Emissions
  • 2.3.3 Enhancing Reaction Efficiency
  • 2.4 Catalytic Processes for Greenhouse Gas Reduction
  • 2.4.1 Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
  • 2.4.2 Catalytic Conversion of CO2
  • 2.4.3 CH4 and N2O Reduction
  • 2.4.4 Role in Synthetic Fuels Production
  • 2.5 Catalysts in Renewable Energy Technologies
  • 2.5.1 H2 Production and Fuel Cells
  • 2.5.2 Photocatalysis for Solar Energy Conversion
  • 2.5.3 Catalytic Role in Biofuel Production
  • 2.5.4 Catalysts in Electrochemical Reduction
  • 2.6 Challenges and Innovations in Catalysis for Climate Change
  • 2.6.1 Efficiency and Selectivity Improvements.
  • 2.6.2 Catalyst Stability and Longevity
  • 2.6.3 Emerging Materials and Nanotechnology
  • 2.6.4 Overcoming Economic Barriers
  • 2.7 Industrial Applications of Catalysis in Climate Change Mitigation
  • 2.7.1 Petrochemical Industry
  • 2.7.2 Cement and Steel Production
  • 2.7.3 Waste Management and Recycling
  • 2.8 Catalysis in Policy and Regulation
  • 2.8.1 Catalysts in Global Climate Agreements
  • 2.8.2 Regulatory Standards for Catalytic Technologies
  • 2.8.3 Incentives for Catalyst Research and Adoption
  • 2.9 Socioeconomic Impacts of Catalytic Technologies
  • 2.9.1 Job Creation in the Green Economy
  • 2.9.2 Cost-effectiveness in Industrial Processes
  • 2.9.3 Public Awareness and Education
  • 2.10 Recommendations and Policy Implications
  • 2.10.1 Integration with Global Climate Policies
  • 2.10.2 Promoting Research and Development (R&amp
  • D)
  • 2.10.3 Collaboration Across Sectors
  • 2.11 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts in Climate Change Mitigations
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Role of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts in Reducing Greenhouse Gases
  • 3.2.1 Catalytic Reduction of CO2
  • 3.2.2 Catalytic Oxidation of CH4 and Other Hydrocarbons
  • 3.3 Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts in Renewable Energy Technologies
  • 3.3.1 Applications in Solar Energy Conversion
  • 3.3.2 Hydrogen Production and Storage
  • 3.4 Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts in Pollution Control
  • 3.4.1 Catalysts for Air and Water Purification
  • 3.4.2 Degradation of Pollutants and Industrial Waste
  • 3.5 Mechanisms of Action of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts
  • 3.5.1 Surface Chemistry and Reaction Pathways
  • 3.5.2 Factors Affecting Catalytic Efficiency
  • 3.6 Advancements in Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts Fabrication
  • 3.6.1 Synthesis Techniques
  • 3.6.2 Nanostructure Design and Modification
  • 3.7 Challenges and Limitations
  • 3.7.1 Stability and Reusability.
  • 3.7.2 Environmental and Health Impacts
  • 3.7.3 Economic and Scalability Issues
  • 3.8 Recommendations
  • 3.8.1 Emerging Trends in Nanocatalysis
  • 3.8.2 Potential for Large-Scale Implementation
  • 3.8.3 Collaborative Research and Interdisciplinary Approaches
  • 3.9 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Synthesis and Characterization of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts for Energy Production
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Synthesis Techniques for Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts
  • 4.2.1 Sol-Gel Method
  • 4.2.2 Hydrothermal/Solvothermal Method
  • 4.2.3 Coprecipitation Method
  • 4.2.4 Chemical Vapor Deposition (C VD) Method
  • 4.2.5 Green Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts
  • 4.3 Procedures Involved in Green Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts
  • 4.4 Challenges in the Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts
  • 4.4.1 Challenges of Green Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts
  • 4.4.2 Challenges of Commercialization of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts
  • 4.5 Characterization of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts
  • 4.6 Conclusion and Future Perspectives
  • References
  • Part 2: Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts: Mechanisms and Reactions
  • Chapter 5: Surface Chemistry of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Processes Involved in Surface Chemistry
  • 5.2.1 Surface Interactions of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts
  • 5.2.2 Kinetics Involved in Processes Involved in Surface Chemistry
  • 5.3 The Effects of OVs and Defect Locations on Catalytic Activity Enhancement
  • 5.4 Surface Modification Techniques to Improve Catalytic Performance
  • 5.5 Metal Deposition
  • 5.5.1 Loading with Noble Metals (e.g., Au, Pt, Pd)
  • 5.5.2 Formation of Bimetallic or Multimetallic Nanoparticles
  • 5.6 Surface Coating and Functionalization
  • 5.6.1 Coating with Another Metal Oxide
  • 5.6.2 Organic Functionalization
  • 5.6.3 Carbon Coating or Doping
  • 5.7 Creating Defects and Active Sites.
  • 5.7.1 Introducing OV
  • 5.7.2 Doping with Heteroatoms
  • 5.7.3 Creating High-Energy Facets and Stepped Surfaces
  • 5.8 Support Modification
  • 5.8.1 Using Mesoporous or Hierarchical Structures
  • 5.8.2 Modifying the Support's Electronic Properties
  • 5.9 The Effect of Particle Size and Shape on Catalytic Efficiency
  • 5.10 Effect of Particle Size
  • 5.11 Effect of Particle Shape
  • 5.12 Challenges and Future Directions in the Surface Chemistry of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts
  • 5.12.1 Challenges
  • 5.12.2 Future Directions
  • 5.13 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 6: Redox Reactions Catalyzed by Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Role of Nano-Catalysts in Enhancing Redox Processes
  • 6.3 Importance of Metal Oxides as Catalytic Materials
  • 6.4 Fundamentals of Redox Reactions
  • 6.4.1 Classification of Metal Oxides
  • 6.4.2 Comparative Evaluation of MeONCs
  • 6.4.3 Unique Properties at the Nanoscale
  • 6.5 Synthesis Methods of MeONCs
  • 6.6 Mechanisms of Redox Catalysis by Metal Oxides
  • 6.6.1 Surface Redox Chemistry and Active Sites
  • 6.6.2 Oxygen Vacancies and Lattice Oxygen Mobility
  • 6.6.3 Redox Cycles (Mars-van Krevelen [MvK] Mechanism
  • 6.6.4 Interaction with Substrates (Adsorption-Desorption Phenomena)
  • 6.7 Applications of MeONCs in Redox Reactions
  • 6.7.1 Environmental Applications
  • 6.7.2 Photocatalytic Water (H2O) Splitting and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Reduction
  • 6.7.3 Wastewater Treatment (Fenton-Like Reactions)
  • 6.8 Energy Conversion and Storage
  • 6.8.1 Fuel Cells (e.g., Oxygen Reduction Reactions
  • 6.8.2 Batteries (Li-Ion, Na-Ion) and Supercapacitors
  • 6.9 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 7: Photocatalysis Using Metal Oxides
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Fundamental Principles and Mechanisms of Photocatalysis
  • 7.2.1 Photon Absorption and Electron-Hole Pair Generation.
  • 7.2.2 Direct and Indirect Dye Degradation Mechanisms
  • 7.2.3 Role of ROS
  • 7.2.4 Evolution and Classification of MO Photocatalysts
  • 7.2.4.1 First-Generation: Single Component MOs
  • 7.2.4.2 Second-Generation: Doped and Binary MO Composites
  • 7.2.4.3 Third-Generation: Supported/Immobilized Catalysts
  • 7.2.4.4 Fourth-Generation: Ternary and Quaternary Composites
  • 7.3 Strategies for Enhancing Photocatalytic Activity
  • 7.3.1 Doping
  • 7.3.2 Metal/MO Composites and Heterojunctions
  • 7.3.3 Common Synthesis Methods
  • 7.4 Applications of MO Photocatalysis
  • 7.4.1 Pollutant Degradation
  • 7.4.2 Energy Production
  • 7.4.3 Antimicrobial Activity and Water Disinfections
  • 7.4.4 Other Applications
  • 7.5 Current Challenges in MO Photocatalysis
  • 7.6 Future Perspectives and Research Directions
  • 7.7 Conclusion
  • References
  • Part 3: Applications of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts in Energy Production for a Sustainable Environment
  • Chapter 8: Metal Oxides for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Conversion
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Classification and Properties of Metal Oxides
  • 8.3 Mechanisms of CO2 Capture by Metal Oxides
  • 8.4 CO2 Conversion Technologies Using Metal Oxides
  • 8.4.1 Thermochemical CO2 Reduction
  • 8.4.2 Electrochemical CO2 Reduction Reaction
  • 8.4.3 Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction
  • 8.4.4 Hybrid and Tandem CO2 Conversion Systems
  • 8.5 Nanostructuring and Morphological Effects
  • 8.6 Challenges in Metal Oxide-Based CO2 Capture and Conversion Systems
  • 8.7 Recent Advancements and Future Directions
  • 8.8 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 9: Green Hydrogen from Water Splitting Using Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Overview of Water Splitting Processes and Role of Metal Oxide Nanostructures in Enhancing Efficiency
  • 9.2.1 Photocatalytic Water Splitting
  • 9.2.2 Electrocatalytic Water Splitting.