JOURNAL OF POROUS MATERIALS
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Insights into Porous Material Applications
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Synthesis of Porous Materials:
The journal features research on various synthetic routes for creating porous materials, including sol-gel processes, hydrothermal methods, and template-assisted techniques, emphasizing new approaches and improvements in existing methods. - Characterization Techniques:
Research articles often highlight advanced characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, BET surface area analysis, and XRD, providing insights into the structural and morphological properties of porous materials. - Applications in Catalysis:
A significant focus is on the application of porous materials in catalytic processes, exploring their roles as catalysts or supports for catalytic reactions in chemical transformations, including biomass conversion and environmental remediation. - Environmental Remediation:
The journal publishes studies on the use of porous materials for environmental applications, particularly in the adsorption and removal of pollutants such as heavy metals and organic dyes from water. - Energy Storage and Conversion:
Research on porous materials in energy storage systems, such as supercapacitors and batteries, is prevalent, showcasing their potential to enhance performance through improved surface area and porosity. - Biomedical Applications:
The journal also covers the development of porous materials for biomedical applications, including drug delivery systems and tissue engineering scaffolds, highlighting their biocompatibility and functionality.
Trending and Emerging
- Biomass-Derived Porous Materials:
There is a growing trend towards the development of porous materials derived from biomass, emphasizing sustainability and environmental friendliness in material synthesis, which aligns with global efforts towards greener technologies. - Nanostructured and Hybrid Materials:
Research increasingly focuses on nanostructured and hybrid materials that combine multiple functionalities, such as enhanced catalytic activity and improved adsorption capabilities, showcasing innovative approaches to material design. - Smart and Responsive Materials:
The emergence of smart materials that respond to environmental stimuli (e.g., temperature, pH) for drug delivery and environmental applications is gaining traction, indicating a shift towards multifunctional porous systems. - Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs):
MOFs have become a prominent theme, with extensive research on their synthesis, functionalization, and applications in gas storage, separation, and catalysis, reflecting their versatility and high surface area. - Advanced Characterization Techniques:
The use of advanced characterization techniques, including in-situ studies and computational modeling, is on the rise, allowing for deeper insights into the properties and behaviors of porous materials.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Zeolite Studies:
Research focused solely on traditional zeolite structures and their applications has seen a decrease, as newer materials and composites gain attention for their enhanced properties and functionalities. - Single-Component Systems:
There has been a noticeable decline in studies involving single-component porous materials, with a shift towards hybrid and composite materials that integrate multiple functionalities for improved performance. - Conventional Adsorbents:
The publication of papers centered on conventional adsorbents for pollutant removal has decreased, as researchers increasingly explore novel materials with enhanced selectivity and efficiency. - Passive Environmental Applications:
Research on passive applications of porous materials, such as basic filtration or adsorption without functionalization or modification, has waned in favor of more sophisticated and engineered solutions.
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