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Nanoparticle design and characterization for catalytic applications in sustainable chemistry /

Nanoparticle design and characterization for catalytic applications in sustainable chemistry / edited by Rafael Luque and Pepijn Prinsen. - xviii, 351 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. - Catalysis series ; no. 38 .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Intro; Title; Copyright; Contents; Chapter 1 Introduction to Nanocatalysts; 1.1 Introduction; 1.1.1 Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry; 1.1.2 Understanding Nano-effects; 1.1.3 Towards the Rational Design of Nanocatalysts; 1.1.4 Nanocatalyst Applications in Sustainable Chemistry; References; Chapter 2 Characterization of Nanoparticles: Advances; 2.1 Importance of Nanoparticle Characterization: Introduction; 2.2 Assessment of the Chemical Composition of Nanoparticles; 2.2.1 Single Particle Techniques; 2.2.2 Ensemble Techniques; 2.2.3 Analysis of Dopants and Impurities in Nanoparticles 2.2.4 Analysis of Metal Loading in Supported Metal Nanoparticles2.3 Advances in the Determination of the Size and Size Distribution of Nanoparticles; 2.3.1 Single Particle Sizing Techniques; 2.3.2 Ensemble Particle Sizing Techniques; 2.3.3 Classification or Size Fractionation Techniques with Ensemble Measurements; 2.3.4 Classified Counting Approaches; 2.4 Evaluation of the Surface Properties of Nanoparticles; 2.5 Aggregation and Agglomeration of Nanoparticles; 2.6 Determination of the Nanoparticle Number Concentration; 2.6.1 Derived Approaches 2.6.2 Indirect Methods Based on the Measurement of Ensemble Physical Properties2.6.3 Single Particle Counting Techniques; 2.7 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 3 Support Morphology-dependent Activity of Nanocatalysts; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Current Status of Materials; 3.3 Cerium Oxide; 3.3.1 Synthesis Strategies and Applications; 3.3.2 Ceria Morphology Effect on the Catalytic Activity of Metal Nanoparticles; 3.4 Zinc Oxide; 3.4.1 Synthesis Strategies and Applications; 3.4.2 Morphologic Effect of Zinc Oxide on the Catalytic Activity of Metal Nanoparticles 3.5 Future Scope and OutlookAcknowledgements; References; Chapter 4 Design of Metal-modified Zeolites and Mesoporous Aluminosilicates and Application in the Synthesis of Fine Chemicals; 4.1 Introduction: Scientific Basis for the Synthesis of Metal-modified Nanoparticles; 4.2 Design of Metal-modified Nanoparticles; 4.3 Physio-chemical Characterization of Metal-modified Nanoparticle Catalysts; 4.3.1 Methods; 4.3.2 Characteristics; 4.4 Catalytic Application of Metal-modified Nanoparticles in Zeolites and Mesoporous Aluminosilicates in the Synthesis of Fine Chemicals

This book presents an introduction to the preparation and characterisation of nanomaterials and their design for specific catalytic applications

9781788014908


Green chemistry.
Nanostructured materials.

TP155.2.E58 NAN