Semi-heterogeneous Metal Nanoparticles for Catalytic Applications
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy and Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2023) | Viewed by 4039
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Interests: solution-phase synthesis and catalysis of metal nanoparticles and nanoparticle hybrids: selective catalysis and enzyme site mimics; micelle-like nanoparticles for green catalysis; liposome-encapsulated metal nanoparticles for biocatalysis; metal nanoparticle hybrids for photoenhanced catalysis
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Dear Colleagues,
Ligand-capped metal nanoparticles that have intrinsically heterogeneous surface characteristics can be semi-heterogeneous catalysts when the reactions are performed in the homogeneous solution phase. Since semi-heterogeneous catalysts benefit from the advantages that both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts have, they can be not only more active than but also much more recyclable than their bulk and heterogeneous counterparts. In addition, ligand-capped metal nanoparticle catalysts have shown greater selectivity than supported nanoparticle catalysts. Examples of semi-heterogeneous nanoparticle catalysts include, but are not limited to, dendrimer- or polymer-nanoparticle hybrids, ligand-capped nanoparticles, surfactant- or ionic liquid-stabilized nanoparticles, and biomolecule–nanoparticle hybrids. We welcome both original research and review articles that seek to advance the fundamental understanding of the relationship between the catalytic properties and the structure/composition of semi-heterogeneous nanoparticles. This Special Issue of Nanomaterials will also attempt to cover the recent advancements in the semi-heterogeneous metal nanoparticles for various catalysis applications ranging from simple organic reactions and electron-transfer reactions to industrial catalysis including alternative fuel and wastewater remediation.
Prof. Dr. Young-Seok Shon
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanoparticles
- ligands
- catalysis
- organic reactions
- semi-heterogeneous
- metal-catalyzed reactions
