Scientific contributions are invited addressing the following topics (examples of subjects are given below but they are not meant to restrict other emerging concepts):

1. Unconventional catalyst synthesis and manufacturing methods

   • Novel catalyst preparation methods: sonochemical preparation, plasma-induced preparation, laser-induced preparation, MW-assisted in situ methods, plant- and bio- assisted methods, preparation and stabilization of catalytic clusters, ALD, etc.
   • Hierarchically designed catalysts for selective encapsulation/selection/trapping of targeted molecules/ added value products, etc.
   • Novel supports: catalysts on paper, 3D-printed supports, natural structures as catalytic supports, smart membranes and thin films, etc.

2. Advanced design synthesis

   • Machine-learning in catalyst synthesis,
   • Automated methods, fabrication based on theoretical predictions of catalytic systems

3. Plasmonic catalysts and light/laser/LED activation

   • Catalysis over unconventional plasmonic materials (TiN, etc)

4. Electrification of chemical industry

   • Resistive/inductive heating
   • Plasma-assisted catalysis

5. Catalysis in unconventional environments

   • Heterogeneous catalysis in living systems (cells, organisms)
   • Artificial metalloenzymes
   • Nanocatalysts for intracellular catalysis
   • Bio-orthogonal catalysis

6. Photo/Electro/Sono-Chemistry combined processes

7. Forced periodic operation

   • Periodic modulation of temperature, flow rate, or concentration
   • Oscillatory baffled reactors and crystallizers

8. Catalysis under specific conditions (cavitation, magnetic fields, high pressure)

   • Catalyst deposited on walls, glass, street lamps, furniture, textiles, etc., for indoor and outdoor air purification
   • Catalysis in urban environment. Distributed, self-activable, self-powered catalytic reactors