Nanoparticles Nanoparticles as Catalysts in Chemical Reactions

Gold Nanoparticle Catalystshttp://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgibin/fulltext/104529618/main.html,ftx_abs• Haruta proved that gold can be a very potent catalyst when impregnated on other surfaces.• Impregnating various metals with gold nanoparticles resulted in an effective catalyst for the following types ofreactions:1. Complete Oxidation2. Oxidative decompostion3. Redecution of NOx4. Oxidation or reduction of COx5. Selective oxidation6. Selective Hydrogenation7. HydroChlorination• Percent of conversion is highly dependany on Catalytic Metal Loading Percent and Mean Particle Diameter.