Frontiers in mesoporous molecular sieves containing niobium: From model materials to catalysts

This review presents the progress made over the last few years in the studies of mesoporous molecular sieves containing niobium. From among the catalytic processes in which Nb-containing materials have been tested, the liquid and gas phase oxidation is described in details. Much attention is paid to the important ability of niobium to combine with many elements and organic groups, which determines the unique properties of niobium materials.

Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload high-quality image (254 K)Download as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Niobium mesoporous materials synthesis methods were reviewed. ► Activity in conversion and selective reactions of a wide range of different reagents was discussed. ► Liquid and gas phase oxidation catalysts were described in details. ► Perspectives for niobium-containing molecular sieves were outlined.