Cerium dioxide (CeO2, ceria) is becoming an ubiquitous constituent in catalytic systems for
a variety of applications. 2016 sees the 40th anniversary since ceria was first employed by …

The controllable synthesis of nanostructured CeO2-based materials is an imperative issue
for environment-and energy-related applications. In this review, we present the recent …

The quest for efficient non-Pt/Pd catalysts has proved to be a formidable challenge for auto-
exhaust purification. Herein, we present an approach to construct a robust catalyst by …

Ordered meso/macroporous metal oxides have gained increasing attention in
heterogeneous catalysis arising from their large surface areas and pore volumes, elevated …

This paper reveals the key importance of surface oxygen defects in the oxidation catalytic
activity of nanostructured ceria. A series of nanostructured rods and cubes with different …

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) can efficiently satisfy the power supply demand at any time
and place in an environmentally friendly manner. However, considering the commercial …

Hydrogen production from ethanol is regarded as a promising way for energy sustainable
development, which is undergoing an explosive growth over the last decade. Besides …

A novel solvothermal approach combined with high-temperature calcinations was
developed to synthesize on a large scale LiFePO4 microspheres consisting of nanoplates or …

Because of their excellent properties and extensive applications, ceria nanomaterials have
attracted much attention in recent years. This perspective provides a comprehensive review …

Ceria (CeO 2) is enjoying increasing popularity in catalytic applications, and in some cases
has established itself as an irreplaceable component. The reasons for such success stem …