Frontiers in Chemistry: Editor's Pick 2022


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We are pleased to introduce the 2022 Frontiers in Chemistry: Editor’s Pick collection, showcasing articles stimulating interest in the field, carefully selected in collaboration with our Field Chief Editor, Prof. Steven Suib, of University of Connecticut. With this ebook we aim to highlight and disseminate important findings across the domains of chemistry research, capturing the multidisciplinary and inclusive approach our journal takes towards advancing the field of chemistry and supporting new technological breakthroughs that help humanity live healthier lives on a healthy planet. 2021 was a year which saw our highest journal impact factor yet, international community growth, and a record-breaking number of articles to choose from. We wish to elevate the contributions made by authors, encourage readership and innovation through our open-access philosophies, and thank our Editorial Board for their continued hard work and collaboration.




Editors’ Showcase: Nanotechnology


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We are pleased to present the latest Editors’ Showcase: Nanotechnology Research Topic. This exclusive article collection is led by Specialty Chief Editors, Professors Jan Macák, Giancarlo Franzese, Nicolae Coriolan Panoiu, John Fourkas, and Wee-Jun Ong, and submissions are open to Editorial Board members only. The work presented here celebrates the quality and diversity of research performed by our Associate and Review Editors across the entire breadth of the Nanotechnology field, and may include the latest discoveries, current challenges, and future-forward reviews and perspectives.










Frontiers in Chemistry: Rising Stars


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The Frontiers in Chemistry Editorial Office team are delighted to present the inaugural “Frontiers in Chemistry: Rising Stars” article collection, showcasing the high-quality work of internationally recognized researchers in the early stages of their independent careers. All Rising Star researchers featured within this collection were individually nominated by the Journal’s Chief Editors in recognition of their potential to influence the future directions in their respective fields. The work presented here highlights the diversity of research performed across the entire breadth of the chemical sciences, and presents advances in theory, experiment and methodology with applications to compelling problems. This Editorial features the corresponding author(s) of each paper published within this important collection, ordered by section alphabetically, highlighting them as the great researchers of the future. The Frontiers in Chemistry Editorial Office team would like to thank each researcher who contributed their work to this collection. We would also like to personally thank our Chief Editors for their exemplary leadership of this article collection; their strong support and passion for this important, community-driven collection has ensured its success and global impact. Laurent Mathey, PhD Journal Development Manager




Selectivity in Catalysis


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Discusses recent research and provides tutorial chapters on enhancing selectivity in catalysis through stereoselectivity, reaction pathway control, shape selectivity, and alloys and clusters. Presents an interdisciplinary approach to increasing selectivity in homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis research. Includes an overview chapter that discusses the current state of the field and offers a perspective on future directions.




Photocatalytic Systems by Design


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Photocatalytic Systems by Design: Materials, Mechanisms and Applications explores various aspects of photocatalysis, including the photocatalytic phenomenon and process, applications, and the design of photocatalysts via band gap engineering. The book also covers band edge position engineering for multiple photocatalytic applications, such as pollutant degradations, hydrogen production, CO2 reduction into hydrocarbon fuels, antimicrobial disinfections, organic synthesis, N2 fixation, and more. This book is designed to enable beginners to learn the concepts and applications of photocatalysis. Unlike conventional books on photocatalysis, the book provides a 360° perspective into the field of photocatalysis and serves as an informative handbook for all audiences. Addresses all concepts and applications of photocatalysis Covers the fundamentals, including mechanisms of photocatalytic materials Describes the various material systems and engineering of photocatalysts Offers insight into the schemes for photocatalysis of various materials Discusses the application-specific design of photocatalysts