Abstract
In situ reduction of gold ions, by a strong reducing agent facilitates the formation of gold nanoparticles on suitable metal oxide supports in such a way that a narrower size distribution and smaller particle size are obtained. Improved catalytic activity is also observed. Introducing zinc oxide to titanium oxide causes a surface modification of the titanium oxide and leads to a reduced catalytic activity for CO oxidation.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 527-536 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Applied Catalysis A: General |
| Volume | 253 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 28 Oct 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- CO-oxidation
- Embedded gold nanoparticles
- FT-IR
- In situ reduction
- Raman spectra
- Surface defect
- Surface modification
- TEM
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Process Chemistry and Technology