Mechanochemistry has emerged as one of the
most interesting synthetic protocols to produce new materials.
Solvent-free methodologies lead to unique chemical processes
during synthesis with the consequent formation of nanomaterials
with new properties. The development of mechanochemistry as a
synthetic method is supported by excellent results in a wide
range of applications. This feature highlights some representative
contributions focused on protocols that could be easily extended
to the synthesis of other advanced nanomaterials. Materials for
batteries, supercapacitors, and catalytic processes are discussed,
indicating the potential future directions of each field.
Theoretical aspects and a revision of recent real in situ analyses
of the synthesis procedures are also featured. This contribution
attempts to present, in a comprehensive way, mechanochemistry as an open research line and a consolidated methodology to
synthesize advanced nanomaterials.