Model Catalysts from Single Crystal to Nanocrystals/Nano-Composites

Heterogeneous catalysis is a key technology for chemical and materials synthesis,fuel production,power generation and conversion,and environmental remediation.To cope with resources(energy)shortage and environmental pollution,chemical processes should be not only effi cient but also clean,and catalysts must be active and selective.The innovation of such catalysts requires a fundamental understanding of the structure-activity relation of catalysts that can guide the design of catalyst structures.