Supported metal nanoparticles on porous materials. Methods and applications

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Abstract

Nanoparticles are regarded as a major step forward to achieving the miniaturisation and nanoscaling effects and properties that have been utilised by nature for millions of years. The chemist is no longer observing and describing the behaviour of matter but is now able to manipulate and produce new types of materials with specific desired physicochemical characteristics. Such materials are receiving extensive attention across a broad range of research disciplines. The fusion between nanoparticle and nanoporous materials technology represents one of the most interesting of these rapidly expanding areas. The harnessing of nanoscale activity and selectivity, potentially provides extremely efficient catalytic materials for the production of commodity chemicals, and energy needed for a future sustainable society. In this tutorial review, we present an introduction to the field of supported metal nanoparticles (SMNPs) on porous materials, focusing on their preparation and applications in different areas.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)481-494
Number of pages14
JournalChemical Society Reviews
Volume38
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009

Keywords

  • CARBON NANOTUBES
  • PLATINUM NANOPARTICLES
  • PALLADIUM NANOPARTICLES
  • CATALYTIC PERFORMANCE
  • CO OXIDATION
  • RECYCLABLE CATALYSTS
  • DEPOSITION
  • GOLD
  • NANOMATERIALS
  • TEMPERATURE

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