Biotemplated Catalysts

The Advances in Biotechnology: Methods, Applications, and Case Studies series presents a comprehensive collection of volumes dedicated to the latest developments and interdisciplinary innovations across the vast landscape of biotechnology.Biotemplated Catalysts: Synthesis, Properties and Applications is a comprehensive guide to the field of biotemplated catalysis, providing a systematic exploration of synthesis and characterization methods. The book compiles state-of-the-art research, methodologies, case studies, and practical insights, serving as a valuable resource for readers seeking a deeper understanding of biotemplated catalysts. It presents clear explanations of key concepts, detailed discussions of synthesis methods with real-world examples in action. Additionally, the book highlights the relevance and potential impact of biotemplated catalysis in various industries, bridging the gap between fundamental research and practical applications. It empowers readers to explore new avenues for research, innovation, and collaboration in this dynamic field. - Introduces various classes of biotemplated catalysts and highlights their structural features and performance in diverse chemical and environmental applications - Provides a comprehensive overview of biotemplated catalyst synthesis, from biological template selection to soft and hard templating methodologies - Describes current challenges, sustainability aspects, and industrial perspectives supported by real-world case studies and future research directions

SECTION I: Biotemplates characteristics1 Catalysts history, importance, and typesMohammad Amin Makarem, Siew Wei Phang2 Biotemplates importance and benefits in catalysis compared with other templatesSaad A. El-Sayed3 Soft- and hard-biotemplated methods for catalyst synthesis and structural differenceMaryam MeshksarSECTION II: Biotemplates origins4 Plant-based biotemplates for catalyst synthesisSalim Newaz Kazi5 Algae and microalgae biotemplates for catalyst preparationArun Sakthivel6 Proteins, DNAs, yeasts, and peptide-based biotemplates for catalyst synthesisJayant Haridas Pisal, Vasudha Kannan, Nitish Venkateswarlu Mogili7 Animals-based biotemplates for catalyst synthesisMahboubeh Houshiar, Zoheir Salemi, Masoud MofarahiSECTION III: Biotemplated catalysts types8 Biotemplated zeolite-type catalystsPonnu Sabu, Blessy Thankachan, Azin Maria Biju, Vishnu Manirethan9 Biotemplated carbonic catalystsElnaz Sharifi, Ali Zarei, Masoud Mofarahi10 Biotemplated silica composites and catalystsAnanya Nitin Kanade, Sri Keerthana Gopalakrishnan, Shiva Krithika Srinivasan, Arumugam Arumugam11 Biotemplated ceramicsWajahat Ahmed Khan, Kaleemullah Shaikh, Salim Newaz Kazi, Mohd Nashrul Mohd ZubirSECTION IV: Applications of biotemplated catalysts12 Biotemplated catalysts for thermochemical reactionsVitaly V. Chaban13 Biotemplated catalysts for electrochemical applicationsOscar E. Medina, Dahiana Galeano-Caro, Karol Zapata, Esteban A. Taborda, Camilo A. Franco, Farid B. Cortés14 Biotemplated catalysts for photocatalysisParakala Sai Sri Krishna, Hema Putti, Uddandarao Priyanka15 Biotemplated catalysts for biomedical applicationsAtiyeh Heydari Zefreh, Ehsan Nikmanesh, Masoud Mofarahi16 Biotemplated catalysts for environmental applicationsVitaly V. Chaban17 Application of biotemplates in sustainable chemistryFarah Lachquer, Jamil ToyirSECTION V: Biotemplated catalysts challenges18 Environmental challenges associated with biotemplated catalystsMohammadali Kiehbadroudinezhad, Khaled Zoroufchi Benis, Homa Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha19 Economic assessment of biotemplated catalysts and challengesMohammadali Kiehbadroudinezhad, Adel Merabet, Homa Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha20 Scale-up strategies and industrialization challenges for biotemplate catalystsMohammad Gholipour, Masoud Mofarahi21 Biotemplated catalysts for hydrogen productionAisha H. Al-Moubaraki, Zarah Alqarni