Nanostructured gels have emerged as an attractive functional material to innovate the field of energy, with applications ranging from extraction and purification to nanocatalysts with unprecedented performance. In this review we discuss the various classes of nanostructured gels and the most recent advancements in the field with a perspective on future directions of this challenging area.
Keywords: energy; gels; hydrogen production; nanomaterials; polymeric gels; supramolecular gels; water sustainability.