Hydrogenation of anthracene catalyzed by surfactant-protected gold nanoparticles in aqueous solution: Size dependence
Resource
ChemPhysChem 6 (10): 2021-2025
Journal
ChemPhysChem
Journal Volume
6
Journal Issue
10
Pages
2021-2025
Date Issued
2005
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Abstract
A size-dependent catalytic activity: The hydrogenation of anthracene in aqueous micellar solutions at room temperature is catalyzed by ionic-surfactant-protected gold nanoparticles with well-controlled particle sizes (see picture). The size-dependent catalysis of Au nanoparticles on the hydrogenation shows an optimal activity at particle sizes of 3 to 5 nm. (Chemical Equation Presented) © 2005 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.
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journal article