Meso-/Nanoporous Materials for Catalytic Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Meso-/nanoporous materials (including zeolites, MOF, COF, ZIF, polymers, etc.) have been widely used as catalysts in the fields of petrochemistry, the coal chemistry industry and fine chemical engineering. The exceptional catalytic performances of these meso-/nanoporous materials are closely related to their well-defined pore structure, tunable acid–base property and high thermal and chemical stability, which can be controllably regulated by altering the crystallization conditions and synthesis parameters. In addition, the large surface area and regular pore structure of meso-/nanoporous materials are conducive to promoting the high dispersion of metal sites and improving the resistance of metal sites to sintering and agglomeration through strong metal–support interactions. All these advantages mean that meso-/nanoporous materials play an increasingly important role in not only the traditional petrochemical and coal chemistry industry, but also in biomass conversion, fuel cell and renewable energy storage.

This Special Issue aims to present the recent progress in the synthesis, characterization and catalytic applications of meso-/nanoporous materials. Original research articles (full papers and communications) and reviews are welcome.

Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

1. Preparation and characterization of new types of meso-/nanoporous materials;
2. Applications of meso-/nanoporous materials in the petrochemistry or coal chemistry industry;
3. Applications of meso-/nanoporous materials in renewable energy storage and conversion;
4. Applications of meso-/nanoporous materials for adsorption and separation.

Dr. Sen Wang
Dr. Yuchun Zhi
Guest Editors

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