Issue 14, 2012

Ordered mesoporous metal oxides: synthesis and applications

Abstract

Great progress has been made in the preparation and application of ordered mesoporous metal oxides during the past decade. However, the applications of these novel and interesting materials have not been reviewed comprehensively in the literature. In the current review we first describe different methods for the preparation of ordered mesoporous metal oxides; we then review their applications in energy conversion and storage, catalysis, sensing, adsorption and separation. The correlations between the textural properties of ordered mesoporous metal oxides and their specific performance are highlighted in different examples, including the rate of Li intercalation, sensing, and the magnetic properties. These results demonstrate that the mesoporosity has a direct impact on the properties and potential applications of such materials. Although the scope of the current review is limited to ordered mesoporous metal oxides, we believe that the information may be useful for those working in a number of fields.

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Article information

Article type
Critical Review
Submitted
20 Mar 2012
First published
31 May 2012

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2012,41, 4909-4927

Ordered mesoporous metal oxides: synthesis and applications

Y. Ren, Z. Ma and P. G. Bruce, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2012, 41, 4909 DOI: 10.1039/C2CS35086F

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