Nanomaterials in Catalysis

FOREWORD

PREFACE

CONCEPTS IN NANOCATALYSIS
Introduction
The Impact of the Intrinsic Properties of Nanomaterials on Catalysis
How can Nanocatalyst Properties be Tailored?
Nanocatalysis: Applications in Chemical Industry
Conclusions and Perspectives

METALLIC NANOPARTICLES IN NEAT WATER FOR CATALYTIC APPLICATIONS
Introduction
Synthesis of Nanoparticles in Water: The State of The Art
Water-Soluble Protective Agents and their use in Nanocatalysis
Conclusion and Perspectives

CATALYSIS BY DENDRIMER-STABILIZED AND DENDRIMER-ENCAPSULATED LATE-TRANSITION-METAL NANOPARTICLES
Introduction
Synthesis
Homogeneous Catalysis with DENs Generated from PAMAM and PPI Dendrimers
Highly Efficient 'click'-Dendrimer-Encapsulated and Stabilized Pd Nanoparticle Pre-Catalysts
Heterogeneous Catalysis
Electrocatalysis
Conclusion and Outlook

NANOSTRUCTURED METAL PARTICLES FOR CATALYSTS AND ENERGY-RELATED MATERIALS
General Survey
Nanostructured Clusters and Colloids as Catalyst Precursors
Nanostructured Materials in Energy-Related Processes
Characterization of Nanostructured Metallic Catalyst Precursors and their Interaction with Coatings and Supports Using X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy

METALLIC NANOPARTICLES IN IONIC LIQUIDS - APPLICATIONS IN CATALYSIS
Introduction
Interactions between Ionic Liquids and Metallic Nanoparticles
Catalytic Applications
Conclusions

SUPPORTED IONIC LIQUID THIN FILM TECHNOLOGY
Introduction
Nanoparticle Catalysis with Supported Ionic Liquids
Benefits for Synthesis and Processes
Conclusion

NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS SYNTHESIS IN SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS FOR CATALYSIS APPLICATIONS
Introduction: Properties of Supercritical Fluids
Synthesis of Nanopowders as Nanocatalysts in SCFs
Synthesis of Supported Nanoparticles as Nanocatalysts in SCFs
Supercritical Microfluidic Synthesis of Nanocrystals
Conclusion

RECOVERY OF METALLIC NANOPARTICLES
Introduction
Immobilization on a Solid Support
Multiple Phases
Precipitation and Redispersion
Magnetic Separation
Filtration
Conclusions

CARBON NANOTUBES AND RELATED CARBONACEOUS STRUCTURES
Introduction
Carbon Nanotubes as Nanosupport
Purification and Functionalization
Preparation of CNT-Supported Catalysts
Applications of CNT-Supported Catalysts
Other Related Carbonaceous Materials
Summary

NANO-OXIDES
Introduction
Synthesis and Characterization of Nano-oxides
Catalytic Applications of Nano-oxides
Conclusions and Perspectives

CONFINEMENT EFFECTS IN NANOSUPPORTS
Introduction
Confinement Effects in Carbon Nanotubes
Metal Catalyst-Free Chemical Reactions inside Carbon Nanotubes
Catalytic Reactions over Metal Particles Confined Inside Carbon Nanotubes
Summary

IN SILICO NANOCATALYSIS WITH TRANSITION METAL PARTICLES: WHERE ARE WE NOW?
Introduction
Surface Chemistry and Chemistry on Facets of Nanoparticles: Is it the Same?
Electronic and Geometric Factors that Determine the Reactivity of Metal Surfaces
Theoretical Studies of Multistep Pathways

CONCLUSION

INDEX