Synopsis and outlook

Abstract

The synopsis part of this last chapter gives a brief summary of the book content. The outlook attempts to identify future areas of scientific activity, in which according to the authors´ visions nano-oxide materials may promote new developments. Among them are the controlled synthesis of oxide nanosheets and the experimental realization of oxide nanoribbons. The preparation of well-defined oxide heterostructures may reveal novel emergent states and new topological phases of matter. Mixed nano-oxides will be of interest for band structure engineering and to adjust band edges for photochemical reactivity. Programmable defect chemistry may open up new selective pathways for catalytic reactions. In parallel with experimental progress, advanced theoretical and simulation methods will take advantage of the ever-increasing computer power to tackle highly correlated materials and allow highthroughput computing. The interaction of nano-oxides with biological systems has great potential for opening up new avenues in the biotechnological area.