Mesoporous Silica and Carbon based Catalysts

Mesoporous materials, with pores in the range of 2–50 nm, are due to their large specific surface area, tunable pore sizes and shapes, and functionalization possibilities attractive candidates as catalysts and catalyst supports. Compared to microporous materials, mesopores enable a good diffusion and reactant transport in the pores. Mesoporous silica and carbon can be synthesized with a variety of pore characteristics and can be functionalized by introducing active sites directly during the synthesis, post-functionalization, or introduction of nanoparticles or enzymes in the pores. Recent research spans from introducing catalytic sites in the materials to in situ studies combined with modeling of catalytic reactions.

This Special Issue collects studies on mesoporous silica- and carbon-based catalysts, including (but not restricted to) materials synthesis and functionalization, effects of pore characteristics, material stability, and detailed reaction mechanisms. The aim is to have a platform where all aspects of utilizing mesoporous silica and carbon in catalysis can be discussed.

Dr. Emma Björk
Guest Editor

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• mesoporous silica
• mesoporous carbon
• materials functionalization
• heterogeneous catalysis
• reaction mechanisms