ABSTRACT
The main challenge in the research of nanoporous materials includes the understanding of the structure-property relation, which is mainly based on the surface structure of the material. As the nanomaterials get smaller, their properties increasingly diverge from their bulk counterparts. The most relevant property of nanoporous materials is increased surface area per unit volume. This increased pore surface can interact with a range of adsorbents and make it a good candidate for catalyst. It is also possible to control the morphology of pores as well as the pore size distribution, controlling pore shrinkage and degradation, hence maintaining the material performance over time.
