Biotemplated Catalysts
Synthesis, Properties and Applications
- 1st Edition - May 19, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Mohammad Amin Makarem, Maryam Meshksar, Uddandarao Priyanka
- Language: English
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Description
Description
The Advances in Biotechnology: Methods, Applications, and Case Studies series presents a comprehensive collection of volumes dedicated to the latest developments and interdisciplinary innovations across the vast landscape of biotechnology.
Biotemplated Catalysts: Synthesis, Properties and Applications is a comprehensive guide to the field of biotemplated catalysis, providing a systematic exploration of synthesis and characterization methods. The book compiles state-of-the-art research, methodologies, case studies, and practical insights, serving as a valuable resource for readers seeking a deeper understanding of biotemplated catalysts. It presents clear explanations of key concepts, detailed discussions of synthesis methods with real-world examples in action. Additionally, the book highlights the relevance and potential impact of biotemplated catalysis in various industries, bridging the gap between fundamental research and practical applications. It empowers readers to explore new avenues for research, innovation, and collaboration in this dynamic field.
Biotemplated Catalysts: Synthesis, Properties and Applications is a comprehensive guide to the field of biotemplated catalysis, providing a systematic exploration of synthesis and characterization methods. The book compiles state-of-the-art research, methodologies, case studies, and practical insights, serving as a valuable resource for readers seeking a deeper understanding of biotemplated catalysts. It presents clear explanations of key concepts, detailed discussions of synthesis methods with real-world examples in action. Additionally, the book highlights the relevance and potential impact of biotemplated catalysis in various industries, bridging the gap between fundamental research and practical applications. It empowers readers to explore new avenues for research, innovation, and collaboration in this dynamic field.
Key features
Key features
• Introduces various classes of biotemplated catalysts and highlights their structural features and performance in diverse chemical and environmental applications.
• Provides a comprehensive overview of biotemplated catalyst synthesis, from biological template selection to soft and hard templating methodologies.
• Describes current challenges, sustainability aspects, and industrial perspectives supported by real-world case studies and future research directions
• Provides a comprehensive overview of biotemplated catalyst synthesis, from biological template selection to soft and hard templating methodologies.
• Describes current challenges, sustainability aspects, and industrial perspectives supported by real-world case studies and future research directions
Readership
Readership
Researchers and scientists in academia, engineers and technologists, educators and students, and professionals in industry in catalysis, biotechnology, and materials science
Table of contents
Table of contents
SECTION I: Biotemplates characteristics
1 Catalysts history, importance, and types
Mohammad Amin Makarem, Siew Wei Phang
2 Biotemplates importance and benefits in catalysis compared with other templates
Saad A. El-Sayed
3 Soft- and hard-biotemplated methods for catalyst synthesis and structural difference
Maryam Meshksar
SECTION II: Biotemplates origins
4 Plant-based biotemplates for catalyst synthesis
Salim Newaz Kazi
5 Algae and microalgae biotemplates for catalyst preparation
Arun Sakthivel
6 Proteins, DNAs, yeasts, and peptide-based biotemplates for catalyst synthesis
Jayant Haridas Pisal, Vasudha Kannan, Nitish Venkateswarlu Mogili
7 Animals-based biotemplates for catalyst synthesis
Mahboubeh Houshiar, Zoheir Salemi, Masoud Mofarahi
SECTION III: Biotemplated catalysts types
8 Biotemplated zeolite-type catalysts
Ponnu Sabu, Blessy Thankachan, Azin Maria Biju, Vishnu Manirethan
9 Biotemplated carbonic catalysts
Elnaz Sharifi, Ali Zarei, Masoud Mofarahi
10 Biotemplated silica composites and catalysts
Ananya Nitin Kanade, Sri Keerthana Gopalakrishnan, Shiva Krithika Srinivasan, Arumugam Arumugam
11 Biotemplated ceramics
Wajahat Ahmed Khan, Kaleemullah Shaikh, Salim Newaz Kazi, Mohd Nashrul Mohd Zubir
SECTION IV: Applications of biotemplated catalysts
12 Biotemplated catalysts for thermochemical reactions
Vitaly V. Chaban
13 Biotemplated catalysts for electrochemical applications
Oscar E. Medina, Dahiana Galeano-Caro, Karol Zapata, Esteban A. Taborda, Camilo A. Franco, Farid B. Cortés
14 Biotemplated catalysts for photocatalysis
Parakala Sai Sri Krishna, Hema Putti, Uddandarao Priyanka
15 Biotemplated catalysts for biomedical applications
Atiyeh Heydari Zefreh, Ehsan Nikmanesh, Masoud Mofarahi
16 Biotemplated catalysts for environmental applications
Vitaly V. Chaban
17 Application of biotemplates in sustainable chemistry
Farah Lachquer, Jamil Toyir
SECTION V: Biotemplated catalysts challenges
18 Environmental challenges associated with biotemplated catalysts
Mohammadali Kiehbadroudinezhad, Khaled Zoroufchi Benis, Homa Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha
19 Economic assessment of biotemplated catalysts and challenges
Mohammadali Kiehbadroudinezhad, Adel Merabet, Homa Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha
20 Scale-up strategies and industrialization challenges for biotemplate catalysts
Mohammad Gholipour, Masoud Mofarahi
21 Biotemplated catalysts for hydrogen production
Aisha H. Al-Moubaraki, Zarah Alqarni
1 Catalysts history, importance, and types
Mohammad Amin Makarem, Siew Wei Phang
2 Biotemplates importance and benefits in catalysis compared with other templates
Saad A. El-Sayed
3 Soft- and hard-biotemplated methods for catalyst synthesis and structural difference
Maryam Meshksar
SECTION II: Biotemplates origins
4 Plant-based biotemplates for catalyst synthesis
Salim Newaz Kazi
5 Algae and microalgae biotemplates for catalyst preparation
Arun Sakthivel
6 Proteins, DNAs, yeasts, and peptide-based biotemplates for catalyst synthesis
Jayant Haridas Pisal, Vasudha Kannan, Nitish Venkateswarlu Mogili
7 Animals-based biotemplates for catalyst synthesis
Mahboubeh Houshiar, Zoheir Salemi, Masoud Mofarahi
SECTION III: Biotemplated catalysts types
8 Biotemplated zeolite-type catalysts
Ponnu Sabu, Blessy Thankachan, Azin Maria Biju, Vishnu Manirethan
9 Biotemplated carbonic catalysts
Elnaz Sharifi, Ali Zarei, Masoud Mofarahi
10 Biotemplated silica composites and catalysts
Ananya Nitin Kanade, Sri Keerthana Gopalakrishnan, Shiva Krithika Srinivasan, Arumugam Arumugam
11 Biotemplated ceramics
Wajahat Ahmed Khan, Kaleemullah Shaikh, Salim Newaz Kazi, Mohd Nashrul Mohd Zubir
SECTION IV: Applications of biotemplated catalysts
12 Biotemplated catalysts for thermochemical reactions
Vitaly V. Chaban
13 Biotemplated catalysts for electrochemical applications
Oscar E. Medina, Dahiana Galeano-Caro, Karol Zapata, Esteban A. Taborda, Camilo A. Franco, Farid B. Cortés
14 Biotemplated catalysts for photocatalysis
Parakala Sai Sri Krishna, Hema Putti, Uddandarao Priyanka
15 Biotemplated catalysts for biomedical applications
Atiyeh Heydari Zefreh, Ehsan Nikmanesh, Masoud Mofarahi
16 Biotemplated catalysts for environmental applications
Vitaly V. Chaban
17 Application of biotemplates in sustainable chemistry
Farah Lachquer, Jamil Toyir
SECTION V: Biotemplated catalysts challenges
18 Environmental challenges associated with biotemplated catalysts
Mohammadali Kiehbadroudinezhad, Khaled Zoroufchi Benis, Homa Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha
19 Economic assessment of biotemplated catalysts and challenges
Mohammadali Kiehbadroudinezhad, Adel Merabet, Homa Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha
20 Scale-up strategies and industrialization challenges for biotemplate catalysts
Mohammad Gholipour, Masoud Mofarahi
21 Biotemplated catalysts for hydrogen production
Aisha H. Al-Moubaraki, Zarah Alqarni
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 19, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Mohammad Amin Makarem
Dr. Mohammad Amin Makarem is a research associate at Taylor's University, Malaysia. He former worked at Shiraz University. His research interests are gas separation and purification, nanofluids, microfluidics, catalyst synthesis, reactor design and green energy. In gas separation, his focus is on experimental and theoretical investigation and optimization of pressure swing adsorption process, and in the gas purification field, he is working on novel technologies such as microchannels. Recently, he has investigated methods of synthesizing bio-template nanomaterials and catalysts. Besides, he has collaborated in writing and editing various books and book-chapters for famous publishers such as Elsevier, Springer and Wiley, as well as guest editing journals special issues.
Affiliations and expertise
School of Engineering, Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, MalaysiaMM
Maryam Meshksar
Dr. Maryam Meshksar is currently a Process Engineer at Petrochemical Industries Design and Engineering Company (PIDEC). Beside the experience of design and construction of oil, gas, and petrochemical industries, she has worked at Shiraz University as a research associate for more than 2 years since earning her PhD in Chemical Engineering
from this university in 2022. Her research has focused on gas separation, clean energy, and catalyst synthesis. In gas separation, she is working on the membrane separation process, and in the clean energy field, she has more than 14 articles on different reforming-based processes for syngas production from methane experimentally. She has also synthesized novel catalysts for these processes that are tested for the first time. These catalysts were synthesized via hard templating materials like leaf biotemplates and glucose.
Dr. Meshksar has also contributed significantly to the writing and editing of numerous books and book chapters for esteemed publishers like Elsevier, Springer, and Wiley. She served as editor of several book series on the fields of greenhouse gases, synthesis gases, natural gas, and homogeneous catalysis.
Affiliations and expertise
Process Department Petrochemical Industries Design and Engineering Company (PIDEC), Shiraz, IranUP
Uddandarao Priyanka
Dr. Uddandarao Priyanka is a Researcher and Academician specializing in nanobiotechnology and environmental biotechnology applications. She is currently working as an Adhoc Faculty Member in the
Department of Biotechnology at the National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh, where she teaches courses related to bioprocess
engineering and downstream processing and supervises several undergraduate research projects. She completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, followed by a postdoctoral research position at the University of Galway in the Republic of Ireland, funded by Science Foundation Ireland.
Her research focuses on microbial nanobiohybrids, photocatalytic degradation of pollutants, and wastewater treatment, and she has published extensively in internationally reputed scientific journals. She has been the recipient of multiple national and international recognitions, including the Water Advanced Research and Innovation Fellowship funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and the Indo–United States Science and Technology Forum and a Summer Research Fellowship funded by the Department of Science and Technology in collaboration with the Indian Academy of Sciences. Dr. Priyanka also serves as co-editor for scientific books published by the International Water Association Publishing and Elsevier, and she actively contributes to academic workshops, seminars, and international conferences, demonstrating her commitment to scientific research, teaching, and outreach.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh, IndiaView book on ScienceDirect
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