Microbe-engineered nanocatalysts for thermal, photo, and electrocatalytic green transformations: a critical review of structure–activity relationships and performance metrics

Key Points

• The aim is to critically assess the structure-activity relationships and performance metrics of microbe-engineered nanocatalysts for green transformations.
• Reviewed existing literature on microbe-engineered nanocatalysts.
• Analyzed thermal, photocatalytic, and electrocatalytic systems.
• Discussed structure-activity relationships and their implications for performance.
• Identified key structural features that enhance catalytic activity.
• Showed significant potential for these nanocatalysts in sustainable chemical processes.