Emerging Applications of 17O Solid-State NMR Spectroscopy for Catalytic Oxides

Recent advances in applying O-17 solid-state NMR spectroscopy for catalytic oxides have provided valuable information on the surface structure, active sites, and reaction mechanisms. Here we present a short introduction to O-17 solid-state NMR spectroscopy before discussing recent methodological developments related to its applications. After that, a brief review on the applications of O-17 NMR for elucidating the structure of oxide catalysts and related mechanisms is given. Specifically, we focus on recent research results in the investigations of oxide nanomaterials and zeolites. Finally, some opinions on remaining challenges and future directions of this emerging field are provided.

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Recent advances in applying O-17 solid-state NMR spectroscopy have provided valuable information on the surface structure, active sites, and reaction mechanisms of catalytic oxides. This article provides a brief introduction to O-17 solid-state NMR spectroscopy and discusses recent methodological developments related to its applications. Furthermore, it reviews the applications of O-17 NMR in elucidating the structure of oxide catalysts and related mechanisms, with a specific focus on recent research on oxide nanomaterials and zeolites. Finally, it offers opinions on remaining challenges and future directions in this emerging field.