Porous and Nanoporous Materials in Heterogeneous Catalysis

Dear Colleagues,

Porous and nanoporous materials have a wide range of applications in molecular separation, adsorption, and especially as heterogeneous catalysts or catalyst supports. A large set of porous materials such as zeolites and zeotypes, metal organic frameworks (MOFs), carbon materials, and mesoporous silicas have in common the presence of a large surface area and pore volume. The micropores inside such materials can act as microreactors, where the native active sites or introduced species, such as metals, promote the occurrence of catalytic reactions. On the other hand, larger pores or even the external surface of these materials can accommodate bulky species such as enzymes or organometallic catalysts, preventing leaching and transforming homogenous catalysts to environmentally friendly and reusable heterogeneous catalysts.

The aim of this Special Issue is to generate discussion concerning the synthesis and modification of porous and nanoporous materials, focusing on their applications as catalysts or catalyst supports for heterogeneous catalysis.

Dr. Angela Martins
Guest Editor

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