An overview of the recent developments and prospects in this highly topical area, covering the synthesis, characterization, properties and applications of hierarchical nanostructured materials. The book concentrates on those materials relevant for research and development in the fields of energy, biomedicine and environmental protection, with a strong focus on 3D materials based on nanocarbons, mesoporous silicates, hydroxides, core-shell particles and helical nanostructures.
Thanks to its clear concept and application-oriented approach, this is an essential reference for experienced researchers and newcomers to the field alike.


Qiang Zhang obtained his PhD degree from Tsinghua University (China) in 2009. After a short stay as a Research Associate in Case Western Reserve University (USA), he joined the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society (Germany) as a post-doctoral fellow. He was appointed an associate professor of chemical engineering of Tsinghua University in 2011. His current research interests are nanocarbon, advanced hierarchical materials, energy conversion and storage. Dr. Zhang has published around 100 research articles and written 3 book chapters.
Fei Wei obtained his PhD in chemical engineering from China University of Petroleum in 1990. After a postdoctoral fellowship at Tsinghua University, he was appointed an associate professor in 1992 and professor of chemical engineering of Tsinghua University in 1996. He was also a Visiting Professor at Ohio State University (USA), University of Western Ontario (Canada), and Nagoya Institute of Science and Technology (Japan). Currently he is the director of the Fluidization Laboratory of Tsinghua University (FLOTU). His scientific interests include chemical reaction engineering, multiphase flow, advanced materials, and sustainable energy. He has authored and co-authored over 300 refereed publications. He was awarded the Young Particuology Research Award for his contributions in the field of powder technology