Preface xix
Foreword xxi
Acknowledgment xxiii
About the Editors xxv
AI Use Disclosure Statement xxix
Part 1 Introduction to Climate Change and Catalysis 1
1 The Climate Change Crisis: Emerging Causes and Effects 3
Marell Navarro-Rojas, Rodrigo Duarte-Casar, Juan Carlos Romero-Benavides, Daro Mondavi-Sobby, Mauricio Colpari-Pozzo, Tatiana Ord³±ez-Zambrano, and Marlene Rojas-Le-Fort
1.1 Introduction 3
1.2 An Overview of Climate Change Drivers 4
1.3 Greenhouse Effect and Radiative Forcing 5
1.4 Deforestation 6
1.5 Industrialization 7
1.6 Significant Implications 8
1.7 The Role of Energy Production and Use in Accelerating Climate Change 11
1.8 Economic and Geopolitical Outlook 12
1.9 Global Initiatives and Agreements to Reduce Climate Impacts 13
1.10 Obstacles 14
1.11 Systemic Change 14
1.12 The Importance of Creating Sustainable Technology to Combat Climate Change 15
1.13 Conclusion 17
2 The Role of Catalysts in Combating Climate Change 25
Innocent Ojeba Musa, Abdulhakeem Idris Abdulhakeem, Mustapha Abdulsalam, Miracle Uwa Livinus, Kolawole Saheed Oluwasola, Ummi Aminu Maikano, Abraham Esther Joshua, and Muhammed Abdulazeez
2.1 Introduction 25
2.2 Fundamental Concepts of Catalysis 26
2.3 Catalysts in Green Chemistry 27
2.4 Catalytic Processes for Greenhouse Gas Reduction 28
2.5 Catalysts in Renewable Energy Technologies 30
2.6 Challenges and Innovations in Catalysis for Climate Change 31
2.7 Industrial Applications of Catalysis in Climate Change Mitigation 32
2.8 Catalysis in Policy and Regulation 33
2.9 Socioeconomic Impacts of Catalytic Technologies 34
2.10 Recommendations and Policy Implications 35
2.11 Conclusion 36
3 Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts in Climate Change Mitigations 41
Abdulhakeem Idris Abdulhakeem, Innocent Ojeba Musa, Mustapha Abdulsalam, Miracle Uwa Livinus, Kolawole Saheed Oluwasola, Abraham Esther Joshua, and Muhammed Abdulazeez
3.1 Introduction 41
3.2 Role of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts in Reducing Greenhouse Gases 42
3.3 Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts in Renewable Energy Technologies 43
3.4 Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts in Pollution Control 44
3.5 Mechanisms of Action of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts 48
3.6 Advancements in Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts Fabrication 50
3.7 Challenges and Limitations 51
3.8 Recommendations 53
3.9 Conclusion 56
4 Synthesis and Characterization of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts for Energy Production 59
A. O. Esan, O. S. Dabo, A. Olasupo, O. A. Olalere, and A. A. Oladunni
4.1 Introduction 59
4.2 Synthesis Techniques for Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts 60
4.3 Procedures Involved in Green Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts 63
4.4 Challenges in the Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts 68
4.5 Characterization of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts 70
4.6 Conclusion and Future Perspectives 70
Part 2 Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts: Mechanisms and Reactions 77
5 Surface Chemistry of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts 79
Nelson Oshogwue Etafo, Abayomi Bamisaye, Nouf Alharbi, Sreedeep Dey, Olubusayo Funmilola Semire, Jose Refugio Parga Torres, Mopelola Abidemi Idowu, and Henrietta W. Langmi
5.1 Introduction 79
5.2 Processes Involved in Surface Chemistry 81
5.3 The Effects of OVs and Defect Locations on Catalytic Activity Enhancement 85
5.4 Surface Modification Techniques to Improve Catalytic Performance 85
5.5 Metal Deposition 86
5.6 Surface Coating and Functionalization 87
5.7 Creating Defects and Active Sites 88
5.8 Support Modification 89
5.9 The Effect of Particle Size and Shape on Catalytic Efficiency 89
5.10 Effect of Particle Size 90
5.11 Effect of Particle Shape 90
5.12 Challenges and Future Directions in the Surface Chemistry of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts 91
5.13 Conclusion 92
6 Redox Reactions Catalyzed by Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts 99
Monsuru Adewale Adekola, Ayodeji Ralpheal Ige, Emmanuel Olurotimi Ogunbiyi, Olumuyiwa O. Ogunlaja, and Abayomi Bamisaye
6.1 Introduction 99
6.2 Role of Nano-Catalysts in Enhancing Redox Processes 100
6.3 Importance of Metal Oxides as Catalytic Materials 100
6.4 Fundamentals of Redox Reactions 101
6.5 Synthesis Methods of MeONCs 103
6.6 Mechanisms of Redox Catalysis by Metal Oxides 104
6.7 Applications of MeONCs in Redox Reactions 106
6.8 Energy Conversion and Storage 108
6.9 Conclusion 110
7 Photocatalysis Using Metal Oxides 117
Shakirudeen Modupe Abati, Abayomi Bamisaye, Kolawole Kazeem, Ayodeji Ralpheal Ige, Oresegun Olakunle Ibrahim, Olumuyiwa O. Ogunlaja, Mopelola Abidemi Idowu, and Henrietta W. Langmi
7.1 Introduction 117
7.2 Fundamental Principles and Mechanisms of Photocatalysis 118
7.3 Strategies for Enhancing Photocatalytic Activity 123
7.4 Applications of MO Photocatalysis 126
7.5 Current Challenges in MO Photocatalysis 128
7.6 Future Perspectives and Research Directions 128
7.7 Conclusion 129
Part 3 Applications of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts in Energy Production for a Sustainable Environment 137
8 Metal Oxides for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Conversion 139
Aash Mohammad, Rohit Kumar Singh, Niyamat Ullah Khan, Mohammad Asif, Wasim Khan, and Sujeet Kumar Pandey
8.1 Introduction 139
8.2 Classification and Properties of Metal Oxides 140
8.3 Mechanisms of CO2 Capture by Metal Oxides 141
8.4 CO2 Conversion Technologies Using Metal Oxides 142
8.5 Nanostructuring and Morphological Effects 144
8.6 Challenges in Metal Oxide-Based CO2 Capture and Conversion Systems 145
8.7 Recent Advancements and Future Directions 146
8.8 Conclusions 147
9 Green Hydrogen from Water Splitting Using Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts 153
Sujeet Kumar Pandey, Rohit Kumar Singh, Aash Mohammad, Mohammad Asif, and Wasim Khan
9.1 Introduction 153
9.2 Overview of Water Splitting Processes and Role of Metal Oxide Nanostructures in Enhancing Efficiency 155
9.3 Role of Metal Oxide Nanostructures in OER and HER 157
9.4 Mechanisms of Hydrogen Production via Water Splitting: Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Water Splitting 159
9.5 Recent Progress in Developing High-Efficiency Catalysts for H2 Production 162
9.6 Challenges and Potential in Scaling Up Hydrogen Production 164
9.7 Conclusion 166
10 Innovation of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts for Air Pollution Control 177
Abdulazeez Muhammed, Mustapha Abdulsalam, Innocent Ojeba Musa, Miracle Uwa Livinus, Ismail Rabiu, Abdulhakeem Idris Abdulhakeem, Emmanuel Olabi Moses, and Issa Sheriffdeen Bale
10.1 Introduction 177
10.2 Mechanisms of Nanocatalyst in Environmental Remediation 178
10.3 Nanotechnology and Air Pollution 181
10.4 Nanocoatings 181
10.5 Nanosensor 181
10.6 Degradation as a Nano Purifier 182
10.7 Adsorption as a Nano Purifier 183
10.8 Filtration as an Air Purifier 183
10.9 Design a Mega Machine Device Consisting of Nanotechnology-Based Cascaded Filters to Clean Polluted Air 183
10.10 Challenges and Future Directions 184
10.11 Conclusion 184
11 Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts for Water Purification Processes 187
Ikechukwu P. Ejidike, Olayinka S. Okoh, Temitope O. Fakoya, Solomon A. Olaleru, Mercy O. Bamigboye, and Ameen O. Adiru
11.1 Introduction 187
11.2 Metal Oxide Catalysts for Degrading Organic Contaminants in Water 188
11.3 Removal of Heavy Metals and Emerging Pollutants like Pharmaceuticals and Pesticides 190
11.4 Photocatalysis and AOPs for Water Treatment 191
11.5 Challenges with Scaling up Nanocatalysts for Widespread Water Filtration 193
11.6 Prospects for MONC-Based Sustainable Water Treatment 194
11.7 Conclusion 196
Part 4 Advanced, Industrial, and Environmental Impact of Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts Systems 201
12 Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts 203
Olayinka Oderinde, Saheed Abiola Raheem, Chiamaka Linda Mgbechidinma, Joshua Iseoluwa Orege, Yuanfeng Wu, Adetola Abiola Ajayi, Olakunle Ibrahim Oresegun, Emmanuel Ohifueme Alegbe, Dayo A Ayeni, and Oluseyi Olaniyi Olaide
12.1 Overview of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Their Combination with Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts (MONCs) 203
12.2 Conclusion 213
12.3 Future Outlook for MOF-MONC Composites in Climate-Related Technologies 213
13 Bimetallic and Multimetallic Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts 221
Shaima Hameed
13.1 Introduction 221
13.2 Structure and Morphology of MMOs 223
13.3 Synthesis of MMOs 230
13.4 Role of MMOS in Catalysis 231
13.5 Mechanism of MMOs Catalytic Action 235
13.6 Conclusions 236
14 Composite and Hybrid Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts 243
Glory Valentine Umoh, Nelson Oshogwue Etafo, and Muyideen Olaitan Bamidele
14.1 Introduction 243
14.2 Significance of Composites and Hybrids in Catalysis 246
14.3 Advantages of Composite Nanocatalyst 247
14.4 Major Application Sectors 249
14.5 Design and Analysis Methodologies 252
14.6 Emerging Trends and Future Perspectives 252
14.7 Conclusion 253
15 Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts in Sustainable Energy Production for Climate Change Mitigation 259
Joshua Ogboghena Akhigbe, Aisha Eniola Adegbite, Amina Yahaya, Juliana Okwena Pondei, Sesan Abiodun Aransiola, and Naga Raju Maddela
15.1 Introduction 259
15.2 Environmental Impact of Climate Change 261
15.3 Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts (MONCs): An Overview 263
15.4 MONCs Application in Sustainable Energy Production 267
15.5 MONCs Advantages Over Traditional Catalysts, Challenges, and Limitations 273
16 Metal/Bimetallic Oxide Nanocatalysts for CO2 Conversion 285
Mustapha Abdulsalam, Innocent Ojeba Musa, Miracle Uwa Livinus, Salam Olaitan Lateefat, Ganiyat Omotayo Ibrahim, Ibrahim Abdulrazaq, Abdulhakeem Idris Abdulhakeem, Ajadi Ibrahim, and Muhammed Abdulazeez
16.1 Introduction 285
16.2 Fundamentals of CO2 Electrochemical Reduction (CO2RR) 287
16.3 Design and Synthesis Principles for Nanocatalysts 289
16.4 Electrocatalytic Performance in CO2 Conversion 291
16.5 Catalyst Stability and Deactivation Pathways 293
16.6 Synergistic Effects in Bimetallic/Oxide Systems 294
16.7 Applications and Integration in Energy Systems 296
16.8 Future Perspectives and Research Roadmap 298
16.9 Conclusion 300
17 Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts: Eco-friendly Solutions for Catalysis in Green Chemistry 307
Krishnaveni Manubolu and Raveesha Peeriga
17.1 Introduction 307
17.2 Types of MONCs 311
17.3 Mechanisms of Catalysis in Green Chemistry 315
17.4 Sustainable Manufacturing Processes 317
17.5 Challenges and Limitations 318
17.6 Future Perspectives and Emerging Trends 320
17.7 Scalability and Environmental Compatibility 325
17.8 Key Findings 325
17.9 Potential of MONCs in Green Chemistry 326
17.10 Future Research Directions for Sustainable Nanotechnology 326
17.11 Conclusion 326
References 327
Index 333
