Microwave-activated CuO nanotip/ZnO nanorod nanoarchitectures for efficient hydrogen production
Journal
Journal of Materials Chemistry
Journal Volume
21
Journal Issue
2
Pages
324-326
Date Issued
2011
Author(s)
Abstract
Microwave treatment of CuO nanotip/ZnO nanorod catalyst precursors has been demonstrated to remarkably enhance their activity in methanol reforming reactions. Studies using XRD, Raman, XPS, XAS, and HRTEM analyses conclude that comparative to conventional heating, microwave treatment significantly enhances the activity and stability of the catalysts, which might be attributed to defect and microstrain formation and strong metal support interaction at the Cu/ZnO interface. © 2011 The Royal Society of Chemistry.
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Other Subjects
Catalyst precursors; Conventional heating; HRTEM analysis; Methanol reforming; Micro-strain; Microwave treatment; Nanoarchitectures; Strong metal support interaction; XPS; XRD; Catalysts; Hydrogen production; Methanol; Microwave heating; Nanorods; Reaction kinetics; Reforming reactions
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry
Type
journal article