1st Edition
Handbook of Metal Alloy Catalysts Application in Energy, Chemical, and Environment
Chapter 1. Introduction to Metal Alloy Catalysts and Their Interface Phenomena, Structure, and Properties
Busisiwe P. Mabuea, Rethabile Makole, Christopher Machio, David E. Motaung and Peter R. Makgwane
Chapter 2 . Design and Synthesis Strategies of Metal Alloy-Based Catalysts: Control of Structure Interfaces
Katekani Shingange, Themba Ntuli, Moshalagae Motlatle, Teboho Mokhena, Masaku Kgatle, Rirhandzu Rikhotso-Mbungela and Peter R. Makgwane
Chapter 3. Machine Learning in Metal Alloy Catalysts Design with Controlled Structure
Interfaces
Prettier Maleka, Farisha Panday, David Tshwane, Steve Dima, Lethabo Mogakane, Thabani Ngcobo, Ridhwaan Suliman and Regina Maphanga
Chapter 4. Advances in Techniques for Characterizing Metal Alloy-Based Catalysts
Rirhandzu S. Rikhotso-Mbungela, Velile N. Vilane, Ntombizodwa R. Mathe, Maria N. Mathabathe and Ayo. S. Alabi
Chapter 5. Metal Alloy Photocatalytic Water Splitting for Hydrogen Generation
Olga K. Mmelesi, Machodi J. Mathaba, Winny K. Maboya, and Peter R. Makgwane
Chapter 6. Metal Alloy-based Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Production
Ravi Kumar Kunchala, Sasikumar Elumalai and Lakshmana Reddy Nagappagari
Chapter 7. Metal Alloy Catalysts in Catalytic Decomposition and Reforming of Methane
Poulomi Sarkar, Kriti Bijalwan, Dibyarup Majumdar, Sonali Das
Chapter 8. Metal Alloy Catalyst-Based Counter Electrodes for Dye-Sensitised Solar Cells
Gurulakshmi Maddala, Lakshmana Reddy Nagappagari
Chapter 9. Plasmonic Alloy Catalysts for Solar Fuels and Chemical Conversion
Ajay and Priyanka Verma
Chapter 10. Metal Alloy-based Electrodes for Supercapacitors Energy Storage
Tarekegn H. Dolla, Samuel O. Ajayi, Yared S. Worku, and Peter R. Makgwane
Chapter 11. Metal Alloy Cathode Materials for Battery Energy Storage
Tsegaye S. Tedla and Mesfin A. Kebede
Chapter 12. Metal Alloys Anode Materials for Batteries Energy Storage
Anele Tshaka, Ntuthuko W. Hlongwa, Mesfin A. Kebede
Chapter 13. Metal Alloy-Based Electrocatalysts in Fuel Cells Applications
Ludwe L. Sikeyi, Yared S. Worku, Akin S. Olaleru, Nithyadharseni Palaniyandy, Mkhulu M. Mathe, and Peter R. Makgwane
Chapter 14. Metal Alloy Catalysts in Green Organic Coupling Synthesis Reactions Protocols
Tumisang Lekgetho, Thandiwe P. Mntambo, and Mabuatsela V. Maphoru
Chapter 15. Metal Alloy Catalysts in Selective Oxidation Reactions
Shankar B. Chaudhari, Rupesh S. Kurale, Sandip T. Gadge, and Bhalchandra M. Bhanage
Chapter 16. Metal Alloy Catalysts in Valorization of Biomass Lignin to Chemicals
Swapna Gade, Yuvraj Patil, and Bhalchandra M. Bhanage
Chapter 17. Metal Alloy Catalysts in Selective Conversion of Glycerol to Value-Added Chemicals
Thandiwe P. Mntambo, Tumisang Lekgetho, and Mabuatsela V. Maphoru
Chapter 18. Metal Alloy Electrocatalysts for Reduction of CO2 to Chemicals
Winny K. Maboya, Moses G. Peleyeju, Olga K. Mmelesi, Machodi J. Mathaba, and Peter R. Makgwane
Chapter 19. Metal Alloy Photocatalysts for Conversion of CO2 to Chemicals
André E. Nogueira, Francisco G. E. Nogueira, José B. G. Filho, Lucas S. Ribeiro, and Maraisa Gonçalves
Chapter 20. Metal Alloy Catalysts for Thermo-Catalytic Hydrogenation of CO2 to Fuels and Chemicals
Sivuyisiwe Mapukata, Sinemihlali Ntshibongo, Katekani Shingange, and Ndzondelelo S. Bingwa
Chapter 21. Metal Alloy Electrocatalysts for Organic Chemical Transformations
Ye Zeng and Hanfeng Liang
Chapter 22. Single-Atom Alloy Catalysts for Environmental Remediation
Lindani Mdlalose, Vongani P. Chauke, Lerato Hlekelele, and Peter R. Makgwane
Chapter 23. Metal Alloy Photocatalysts for Detoxification of Organic Wastewater Pollutants
Jogender, Dhana Sai Shree Kandkuri, Preety Kumari Kashyap, Devesh Kumar, Khushwant Singh, Deepak Tomar, Mandeep, and Jaideep Malik
Chapter 24. Metal Alloy Catalysts for Sensing and Detection of Environmental Pollutants
Katekani Shingange, Rapelang Motsoeneng, Nyepudzai Gatsi, and Valentine Saasa
Biography
Peter Ramashadi Makgwane is currently a Full Professor at the University of South Africa (UNISA) Institute of Catalysis and Energy Solutions (ICES). He previously worked as a Principal Scientist (2011-2023) at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR, South Africa), focusing on catalysis and advanced energy materials. He is a highly published scholar, contributing numerous articles and book chapters on heterogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis, and electrocatalysis, particularly focusing on renewable chemicals, energy, and environmental remediation.
Mesfin Abayneh Kebede is currently a full Professor at the University of South Africa (UNISA) Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS). He obtained his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering in 2009 from Inha University, South Korea. His research activities mainly focus on the development and characterization of nanostructured catalysts and electrode materials for energy storage, energy generation, and water treatment applications.
