Abstract
We demonstrate a confinement effect where gold nanoparticles trapped within N-functionalized carbon nanofibers (N-CNFs) are more active for polyol oxidation and promote selectivity towards di-acid products, whereas AuNPs trapped on the surface produce as a major by-product the one derived from C-C cleavage. The behaviour of NPs confined inside the N-CNF channels can be attributed to a different, possibly multiple, coordination of glycerol on the active site.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 598-601 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Catalysis Science and Technology |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2016 |