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Solution combustion synthesis for preparation of structured catalysts: A mini-review on process intensification for energy applications and pollution control

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Solution combustion synthesis (SCS) is a preparation technique that can be used to synthesize a variety of inorganic nanomaterials and structured catalysts. It is based on a self-propagating exothermic redox reaction between organic salts and a fuel mixed together in an aqueous solution, which results in the formation of nanocrystalline and highly pure solid nanomaterials. SCS can be considered as an attractive synthesis method for catalysts due to the simple nature of the synthetic route and short reaction times. The process is easily scaled up to any kind of application which makes it economically attractive. This mini-review provides a short overview on the synthesis of structured catalysts by SCS and their recent utilization for energy applications and pollution control.

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