Catalysis and Chemical Engineering

Nanocatalysis and Nanostructured Materials

This track covers nanoscale materials engineered for catalytic efficiency and selectivity. Topics include core–shell nanoparticles, nanoclusters, quantum dots, and nanowires. Focus areas include size- and shape-dependent activity, surface functionalization, and self-assembly techniques. Advances in nanocatalyst synthesis, dispersion stability, and real-time activity monitoring will be discussed. Applications in energy, chemical sensing, and environmental cleanup will be presented. Challenges in nanoparticle recovery, toxicity, and scale-up will also be covered.