Nanostructured Nb2O5 catalysts

By Yun Zhao, Xiwen Zhou, L. Ye, Shik Chi Edman Tsang. 2012

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Niobium pentoxide (Nb2O5) has long been known to catalyze unique acid induced reactions, redox reductions and photo-catalytic reactions, etc. Recently, there have been significant advancements in tailoring the oxide materials with controlled structures and morphologies using nano-chemical synthesis by the help of surfactant or stabilizer for optimal catalytic performance. In this short review, we will particularly highlight these synthetic methods for preparation of Nb2O5 nanostructures, their potential applications in catalysis and their structure-activity relationships.

Subfields: Materials Chemistry, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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