Advanced Structural Nanomaterials for Catalysis

Abstract

Various nanomaterials have been widely utilized for many catalytic reactions, due to their high surface area and tailored structure. The specific interface derived from metallic nanoparticles and oxide supports greatly influences catalytic performance. Herein, colloidal metallic nanoparticles are incorporated into mesoporous oxides as a supported catalyst. The new interface between metal and oxide in nanocatalysts has been demonstrated by accelerating the reaction rate and changing product selectivity in many model catalytic reactions. Utilizing sophisticated nanostructured materials and their unique interactions opens up new possibilities for understanding interesting catalyst phenomena and developing next-generation catalysts and efficient catalytic processes that exhibit 100% selectivity, maximum activity, and long-term stability.