Apr 03, 2025
Research on catalytic materials and catalytic reactions has always been one of the hotspots for scholars, and so are the cover articles related to them. Because of the different research focuses of different articles, some focus on the catalytic reaction itself, some discuss the preparation of catalytic materials, and some pay more attention to the improvement of catalytic efficiency. In addition, the concept of catalysis is a little abstract, which brings certain difficulties to our cover design, how to turn abstract into concrete, highlight the key points and take the overall situation into account, which becomes a problem that all cover designers need to think about. Here, we cite several catalytic cover designs for different research focuses for your discussion.
NO.1 Focus on the overall reaction process
The figure below is a cover art published in ChemComm, whose main research object is an organic synthesis reaction. This kind of cover art needs to show the whole process of the reaction, so in the design idea, we need to consider that the substrate, the product and the catalyst appear in the movie at the same time.
We used the method of building scenes, comparing the two actions of "crossing the bridge" and "reacting" to show the overall appearance of the reaction.
NO.2 Focus on Catalyst Preparation
Sometimes, our main concern is the preparation of a catalytic material rather than a specific reaction. In such cases, our design approach should shift toward the catalyst itself, completely setting aside the reaction process to highlight the key focus.
The illustration shown is a cover artwork published in Catalysis Science & Technology. It metaphorically represents the preparation process as a road, where a vehicle moves forward, gradually transforming metal elements into stable single-atom catalysts.
NO.3 Focus on Enhancing Catalytic Rate
When discussing catalytic reactions, reaction rate is an ever-present topic. Since rate itself is an abstract concept without a physical form, it is often represented through analogies with real-world objects that embody speed.
For instance, an article published in Advanced Electronic Materials uses a comparison between a horse-drawn carriage and a high-speed train to vividly illustrate and compare catalytic efficiency.
NO.4 Focus on the Catalyst Itself
As the saying goes, “the essence remains unchanged despite variations.” The catalyst is always one of the fundamental cores of a catalytic reaction. Therefore, many cover articles prominently feature the catalyst itself or its representative imagery at the center of the cover design.
This approach is one of the most classic representations in catalyst-related cover artworks.
The above are common design approaches for cover artworks related to catalytic research, providing valuable references. However, the latest creative ideas often capture attention more effectively. Therefore, we should continuously explore new concepts and strive for innovation together.
阅读更多
+86 17354022649
service@sondii.com
IPv6 网络支持
