Abstract
During the polymerization process of aniline (and the derivatives of aniline), the released proton and electron initiate the reduction of 4-nitrophenolate through a proton coupled electron transfer (PCET) mechanism. In situ formation of gold nanoparticles during a similar polymerization process catalyze the reduction reaction.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 23009-23016 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Physical Chemistry C |
| Volume | 117 |
| Issue number | 44 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 7 Nov 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- General Energy
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films