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Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles Supported on Carbon Nanotube with Doped Co and N Atoms and its Catalytic Applications in Hydrogen Production
Published on: December 6, 2021
TUD-1: synthesis and application of a versatile catalyst, carrier, material…
Selvedin Telalović1, Anand Ramanathan, Guido Mul
1Gebouw voor Scheikunde , Technische Universiteit Delft , Julianalaan 136 , 2628 BL Delft , The Netherlands . Email: u.hanefeld@tudelft.nl ; ; Tel: +31 15 278 9304.
Abstract:
The three-dimensional sponge-like mesoporous material TUD-1 is straightforward to prepare. Its synthesis can readily be modified to introduce metals into the framework of TUD-1, imparting many different catalytic activities. M-TUD-1 catalysts have proven to be very active, unlimited by diffusion and very stable. By combining two metals into one TUD-1 catalyst, synergy between Lewis and Brønsted acid sites could be induced; incorporation of zeolites similarly gave rise to synergy. In addition to successful applications in redox-, acid- and photo-catalysis TUD-1 proved to be an excellent carrier material for catalysts, enabling new applications. TUD-1 was used as a contrast agent and drug delivery system, indicating that this material is but at the beginning of its potential applications.
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