Advancing Renewable Energy Technologies through Transition Metal Nanocatalysts: Synthesis Techniques and Their Roles in Clean Energy Applications
نویسندگان
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, Bule Hora University, Ethiopia
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rathinam Technical Campus, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai 602105, Tamil Nadu, India
4 University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, India
5 Division of Research and Development, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India
6 Department of Civil Engineering, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, UP, India
7 Mechanical Engineering Department, Yashwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, India
8 Department of Mechanical Engineering, New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore, India
9 Department of Mechanical Engineering, GRIET, Hyderabad, Telangana, 50090, India
doi
10.48309/jcr.2026.521089.1450چکیده
Renewable energy technologies advance through transition metal nanocatalysts due to their superior catalytic performance combined with modifiable compatibility and durable operational capabilities. The study analyses their importance in vital energy production systems that involve hydrogen generation which achieving up to 96% H₂O₂ selectivity in electrocatalytic oxygen reduction and biomass transformation alongside biofuel manufacturing, as well as CO₂ reduction with conversion efficiencies exceeding 85%, carbon sequestration, and ammonia production. The enhancement of catalytic performance can be achieved through different synthesis approaches, which include physical vapor deposition, laser ablation, thermal decomposition, microbial synthesis, and photochemical synthesis. Moreover, advanced surface engineering and functionalization techniques enhance reactivity, selectivity, and durability, with certain catalysts maintaining over 90% activity after 100 hours of operation. Computational studies and theoretical insights further refine our understanding of reaction mechanisms, electronic structures, and catalyst design principles. The integration of these advancements drives the development of sustainable and efficient energy conversion systems, positioning transition metal nanocatalysts as essential components in the transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions.
