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

Recent advances in applying 17O 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 17O solid-state NMR spectroscopy before discussing recent methodological developments related to its applications. After that, a brief review on the applications of 17O 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.