| Catalyst | Composition | Selectivity | Efficiency | Stability | Applications |
| Copper catalyst | Cu-based | High for N2 | Moderate to high | Susceptible to corrosion | Water treatment, denitrification |
| Silver catalyst | Ag-based | High for N2 | Moderate to high | Sensitive to sulfur | Antibacterial coatings, sensing |
| Gold catalyst | Au-based | Varies by type | Moderate to high | Highly stable | Organic synthesis, fuel cells, sensors |
| CuO-SnO2 catalyst | CuO-SnO2 composite | High for CO2 | High | Water-resistant | Environmental remediation, catalytic oxidation |
| Pt-M alloy catalyst | Pt-M (M = Pd, Fe, Ni) | High for H2O | High | Relatively stable | Fuel cells, oxygen reduction |