Natural resources, green innovation, fintech, and sustainability: A fresh insight from BRICS

Recent Advancements in the Preparation and Application of Copper Single-Atom Catalysts

“…The increased depletion of traditional sources and pollution issues have created an ongoing challenge for mankind and hinder the sustainable development of human society. 1,2 The use of sustainable and renewable energy sources like water, wind, and solar is among the most promising ways to solve these problems. 3−5 However, energy conversion devices such as metal−air battery, electrolytic cell, and fuel cell need to be developed for utilizing these energy sources, and the conversion efficiency of these devices is closely related to the catalyst's performance.…”

“…The increased depletion of traditional sources and pollution issues have created an ongoing challenge for mankind and hinder the sustainable development of human society. , The use of sustainable and renewable energy sources like water, wind, and solar is among the most promising ways to solve these problems. − However, energy conversion devices such as metal–air battery, electrolytic cell, and fuel cell need to be developed for utilizing these energy sources, and the conversion efficiency of these devices is closely related to the catalyst’s performance. − The catalytic processes have a significant impact on our lives in modern industry, and more than 90% of industrial processes for chemical production, particularly in the field of energy utilization, economic advancements, petrochemicals, and environmental remediation, require the use of catalysts. , Catalysts can increase specific selectivity and reaction speeds by altering the reaction route or activation energy. There are three types of catalysts according to the phases of reactant(s), namely, homogeneous catalyst, heterogeneous catalyst, and biological (enzyme) catalyst, all of which possess a metal center featured active site.…”

Striving for the United Nations (UN) sustainable development goals (SDGs) in BRICS economies: The role of green finance, fintech, and natural resource rent

“…The BRICS countries have successfully covered a substantial portion of the global economy due to their over 4 trillion dollars in foreign currency reserves, over 21% of the world's population, and strong economic progress (Lisha et al, 2023). The BRICS region contributes significantly to global CO 2 emissions as a result of their accelerated economic development and growing industrialization.…”

“…Green funding is anticipated to help achieve the Paris Agreement's climate change goals. The bulk of receivers of global GFN projects are growing nations with stable political systems and high levels of credit risk, with the BRICS countries leading the way (Lisha et al, 2023).…”

“…Fintech is also well‐positioned to play a significant part in the provision of sustainable banking in BRICS countries by utilizing big data analytics and machine learning to assist an eco‐friendly transition among households and small‐ and medium‐sized companies (SMEs) (Lisha et al, 2023). Research on how fintech helps ecologically friendly green initiatives in the BRICS area is lacking.…”