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Advanced nanomaterials–sustainable preparation and their catalytic applications
Citation:
Gawande, M., L. Kvitek, R. Zboril, AND R. Varma. Advanced nanomaterials–sustainable preparation and their catalytic applications. 249th ACS National Meeting, Denver, CO, March 22 - 26, 2015.
Impact/Purpose:
Abstract for presentation in Catalysis Science and Technology Division at the 249th ACS National meeting in Denver, Colorado, March 22-26, 2015.
Description:
Sustainable nanomaterials have attracted great attention as highly functionalized nanocatalysts in diverse forms including solid-supported nanocatalysts, graphene materials, and core-shell catalysts among other nanostructures. Technology advancements in last decades have allowed the development of increasingly sustainable heterogeneous catalysts; catalytic materials can now be prepared with greater precision via nanotech-enabled processes. Metal supported nanoparticles which often serve as active catalytic components can be synthesized in an environmentally friendly manner with well-defined sizes, shapes, crystal facets, structure, and composition. Our recent activity pertaining to the development of novel nanomaterials-based methodologies will be highlighted including the use of supported metal and metal oxides and related nanostructures. Key Publications- Gawande et al. Account of Chemical Research 2014, 47, 1338−1348; Chemical Society Reviews 2013, 42, 3371-3393; Green Chemistry 2013, 15, 1895-1899, ChemCatChem 2014, DOI: 10.1002/cctc.201402663
