Oxidic materials: an endless frontier

Abstract

Selected areas of heterogeneous catalysis involving nanoporous oxides in the context of clean technology, green chemistry and sustainability are highlighted in this overview. So also is the potential of oxidic membranes in the context of producing hydrogen from water at high temperatures; and a brief survey is given of strategies that are required for the design of better oxidic photocatalysts for the conversion of visible light to H₂ and O₂. Aspects of physico-chemical characterization of advanced oxidic materials are also outlined.