Nanoscale Advances in Catalysis and Energy Applications

• Published in: Nano letters Vol. 10; no. 7; pp. 2289 - 2295
• Main Authors: Li, Yimin, Somorjai, Gabor A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Washington, DC American Chemical Society 14.07.2010
• Subjects: 37; CATALYSIS; Catalytic methods; CHEMICAL PROPERTIES; Condensed matter: structure, mechanical and thermal properties; Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science; rheology; ENERGY CONSERVATION; ENERGY CONVERSION; Exact sciences and technology; Low-dimensional structures (superlattices, quantum well structures, multilayers): structure, and nonelectronic properties; Materials science; Methods of nanofabrication; Nanocrystalline materials; Nanoscale materials and structures: fabrication and characterization; Physics; Surfaces and interfaces; thin films and whiskers (structure and nonelectronic properties); energy conservation; energy conversion; nanocatalysis; chemical conversion; nanomaterial synthesis; Nanotechnology; Nanometer scale; Reviews; Energy conversion; Catalysis; Nanostructures; Chemical properties; Nanostructured materials; Physical properties
• ISSN: 1530-6984; 1530-6992; 1530-6992
• DOI: 10.1021/nl101807g

In this perspective, we present an overview of nanoscience applications in catalysis, energy conversion, and energy conservation technologies. We discuss how novel physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials can be applied and engineered to meet the advanced material requirements in the new generation of chemical and energy conversion devices. We highlight some of the latest advances in these nanotechnologies and provide an outlook at the major challenges for further developments.