The redox behavior of cerium is responsible for its high technological
importance since ceria serves as a potential material in assorted applications. Changes
in the optical, electrical, magnetic, and catalytic behavior of ceria can be brought about
by employing different methodologies and reaction conditions. The high thermal and
structural stability of ceria offers its utilization as a host lattice for various doping
schemes. The incorporation of dopant elements beautifies the lattice by generating
oxygen vacancies and thereby creating various interesting properties. Aiming with the
stabilization of ceria and ceria-based compounds in nano-dimensions also opens up
various new possibilities to explore it further for numerous useful applications.
Keywords: Cerium, Cerium-based materials, Characterization, Nanomaterials, Synthesis.
