ERC sectors PE4_4 Surface science and nanostructures PE5_6 New materials: oxides, alloys, composite, organic-inorganic hybrid, nanoparticles PE4_10 Heterogeneous catalysis PE11_9 Nanomaterials engineering, e.g. nanoparticles, nanoporous materials, 1D & 2D nanomaterials Key words Nanoparticles; nanocomposites; nano-structured coatings; nanoporous materials; nanofibers.