Celebrating the work of Prof. C. N. R. Rao: From Solid State to Materials Chemistry

This Research Topic aims to highlight the incredible achievements of one of the world’s foremost solid state and materials chemist, Prof. C. N. R. Rao, with a particular focus on exploring different classes of two-dimensional materials and tuning their properties by methods such as functionalization, covalent cross-linking, non-covalent charge transfer, and structural modifications. Prof. Rao’s contributions spanning for over five decades have inspired incredible research on nanomaterials and hybrid materials by the synthesis of different materials by high temperature solid state methods. From his pioneering work with solid state and materials chemistry, the research from Rao group has both shaped the field of solid state chemistry and inspired a new generation of chemists to continue to push the boundaries of research in these areas.

This Research Topic is a celebration of dialogue between the established researchers who have either collaborated with Prof. Rao or been inspired by his work, and the early-career researchers who will continue this academic discussion into the future. We welcome
submissions of Original Research and Review manuscripts on the following themes:
• Solid state chemistry of transition metal oxides and other extended inorganic solids
• Inorganic-organic hybrid materials
• Nanomaterials, 2D nanosheets and functionalization of phosphorene nanosheets
• Application of the above materials in artificial photosynthesis and hydrogen
generation