Issue 28, 2023

Nanoarchitectonics of metal oxide materials for sustainable technologies and environmental applications

Abstract

Sustainable development compliant with environment and human health protection motivates researchers to explore green solutions towards improved economic and social wellbeing. These objectives, still very far from being achieved especially in developing countries, must necessarily be pursued through the tailored fabrication of low-cost, eco-friendly, efficient and stable multi-functional materials. In particular, nanostructures based on first-row transition metal oxides are amenable candidates for clean energy production, air purification and self-cleaning/anti-fogging purposes, especially if obtained through fabrication strategies allowing a careful modulation of their characteristics. In this highlight, after a brief introduction of the above issues, we provide selected representative examples of green oxide-based nanoarchitectures for the targeted end-uses. Attention is focused on the interplay between the material chemico-physical properties and the resulting functional performances, with the aim of providing some hints to control material behavior by design. In addition, we provide a critical outlook not only on the unique opportunities, but also on the main open challenges related to the use of the above multi-functional materials, in an attempt to stimulate further advancements in these emerging research areas.

Graphical abstract: Nanoarchitectonics of metal oxide materials for sustainable technologies and environmental applications

Article information

Article type
Highlight
Submitted
27 Apr 2023
Accepted
19 Jun 2023
First published
20 Jun 2023
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY license

CrystEngComm, 2023,25, 3968-3987

Nanoarchitectonics of metal oxide materials for sustainable technologies and environmental applications

D. Barreca and C. Maccato, CrystEngComm, 2023, 25, 3968 DOI: 10.1039/D3CE00431G

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