Nanostructured Materials for Catalysis and Energy Applications

Catalysis is a crucial technology for a wide range of applications: it can be considered as one of the most successful applications of nanoscience. Most catalysts, developed predominantly by trial-and-error method, consist of materials with nano-sized features dispersed on a high-surface area support. The current progress in nanoscience could lead to substantially more efficient catalyst development. This session invites theoretical and experimental reports on the development of nanostructured particles for catalysis and energy applications using chemical reaction engineering, particle technology, surface science or thin-film chemistry. Focus areas include: • Novel gas- and liquid-phase methods for synthesis of nanocatalysts • Nanoparticles for renewable energy applications, solar cells, and fuel cells • Nanoparticles for emerging agricultural applications, including soil remediation, nutrient delivery system and sustainable farming practices.