Mechanism behind the Superior Catalytic Activity of SNCs (IMAGE)

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Mechanism behind the Superior Catalytic Activity of SNCs

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The larger nanocatalysts and oxophilic SNCs become oxidized on their surface, which makes them less effective as catalysts for the oxidation of hydrocarbons over time. However, less oxophilic SNCs make them very effective and reusable catalysts.

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<i>Angewandte Chemie</i>

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