Emerging Technologies in Catalyst Research

The discovery of new technologies to potentially improve catalyst efficiency is seen as an emerging approach. The current chapter deals with the barriers that are being faced during advancing of different catalysts. Various strategies have been developed over the past few decades to overcome shortcomings such as cost inefficacy, instability due to moisture, salty environment and reduced work efficiency in heterogeneous condition. Extensive research is being carried out to find cheap and environmentally friendly renewable resources for the development of catalysts for different reactions. This chapter focuses on photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and recent advances in biocatalysis. These techniques are employed due to their cost effectiveness and efficiency. So, we have detailed here working condition and mechanism of these techniques. Biocatalysis is described here in detail due to its green nature as emerging science is stressing upon green synthesis and catalysts.