Colloidal nanoparticles capped with organic ligands can be used to catalyze reactions in the gas phase. Their various advantages include size and morphology control as well as enhanced stability and protection of the catalyst compared to uncapped nanoparticles.
Sonström and Bäumer describe the state of the art in this exciting research area and give their perspective on its future challenges and opportunities.
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Supported colloidal nanoparticles in heterogeneous gas phase catalysis: on the way to tailored catalysts
P. Sonström and M. Bäumer
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2011
DOI: 10.1039/C1CP22048A
