The concept of size-dependent material properties becomes dominant in the materials science community. This trend is not a simple consequence of the technological requirements concerning the development of materials with controlled properties. It also reflects recent progress in the understanding of complex relationships between chemical composition, nano- and macro-scale structure and properties of the materials.

The workshop will be devoted to size-dependent phenomena as a promising way to control the materials properties. The thematic area of the workshop comprises materials forming the basis of modern technologies, particularly with regard to clean energy production and environmental protection. Two classes of advanced inorganic materials will be covered: materials for clean energy storage and catalysts/sorbents for environmental protection.