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Next-generation catalysts are being designed to address the growing demands for sustainable, efficient, and selective chemical processes, particularly in energy conversion and storage. These catalysts leverage advances in nanotechnology, materials engineering, and computational modeling to achieve superior activity, stability, and tunability. Examples include single-atom catalysts, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), perovskites, and core–shell nanostructures, which offer precise control over active sites and electronic properties. Such catalysts are transforming hydrogen production, CO2 reduction, fuel cells, and biomass conversion, enabling greener and more efficient chemical transformations.

Future energy materials complement these catalytic innovations by providing high-performance, sustainable, and multifunctional platforms for energy applications. Advanced materials such as 2D materials, solid electrolytes, photoactive semiconductors, and hybrid nanocomposites enhance energy storage, solar energy harvesting, and electrocatalytic performance. Integration of computational design, high-throughput screening, and machine learning accelerates the discovery of tailored catalysts and materials for next-generation energy systems. Overall, the development of next-generation catalysts and energy materials is pivotal for achieving a low-carbon, renewable, and sustainable energy future, bridging scientific innovation with industrial and environmental applications.