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Synthesis of Bimetallic Pt/Sn-based Nanoparticles in Ionic Liquids
Published on: August 23, 2018
Metal Nanoparticles Syntheses on Ionic Liquids Functionalized Mesoporous Silica SBA-15
Etty N Kusumawati1, Takehiko Sasaki2
1Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5, Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-8561, Japan.
Abstract:
Supported metal nanoparticles hold great promise in heterogeneous catalysis as active and reusable catalysts for various organic transformations. Preparation methods of metal nanoparticles with excellent control over size, shape, and morphology on supports has significantly advanced to improve the performances of the resulting catalysts. Here, we aim to discuss the development of supported metal nanoparticles on mesoporous silica SBA-15 in the presence of immobilized ionic liquids mostly based on examples from the previously reported results. This review highlights the preparation methods for size-controlled syntheses and the immobilization of metal nanoparticles on solid supports, especially SBA-15 by various techniques.
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