Year: 2020
Type: review
Abstract: In this review, we discuss selected examples from recent literature on the role of the support on directing the nanostructures of Au-based monometallic and bimetallic nanoparticles. The role of support is then discussed in relation to the catalytic properties of Au-based monometallic and bimetallic nanoparticles using different gas phase and liquid phase reactions. The reactions discussed include CO oxidation, aerobic oxidation of monohydric and polyhydric alcohols, selective hydrogenation of alkynes, hydrogenation of nitroaromatics, CO2 hydrogenation, C–C coupling, and methane oxidation. Only studies where the role of support has been explicitly studied in detail have been selected for discussion. However, the role of support is also examined using examples of reactions involving unsupported metal nanoparticles (i.e., colloidal nanoparticles). It is clear that the support functionality can play a crucial role in tuning the catalytic activity that is observed and that advanced theory and characterization add greatly to our understanding of these fascinating catalysts.
Source: Chemical Reviews
Language: English
Subfield: Materials Chemistry
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $5,000
Awards: Strengthening International Research Capacity in Wales, The UK Catalysis Hub - 'Science': 1 - Optimising, predicting and designing new Catalysts, The UK Catalysis Hub - 'Science': 2 Catalysis at the Water-Energy Nexus, Hub 'Science' 3: Catalysis for the Circular Economy and Sustainable Manufacturing, Fuel from biorenewable polyols: A new catalytic route, The UK Catalysis Hub -'Core', G944911730
OpenAlex ID: W3013754189