Abstract
This project will address the synthesis of hybrid structures composed of oxides (TiO2, ZnO, WO3, SnO2 and CuO) and metal nanoparticles (Ag, Au, Pt and Pd) displaying controlled shapes, structures, and compositions followed by their applications in catalysis and photocatalysis. We will first focus on the development of synthetic routes of various metal oxides by employing facile strategies…