Abstract
Supported gold catalysts on the mesoporous (MSP) metal oxides were prepared by a one-step, ultrasound-assisted reduction method, and characterized by XRD, HRTEM, EDX, BET, and XPS analysis. Their catalytic activities were examined in the oxidation of CO. Compared to the Au/Fe2O3(MSP) catalyst, the Au/TiO2(MSP) and Au/Fe2O3- TiO2(MSP) catalysts exhibited higher catalytic activity in the oxidation of CO at low temperatures. The high catalytic activity of Au/TiO 2(MSP) was attributed to the metallic state of the gold nanoparticles, their small size (2-2.5 nm), and their high dispersion on the catalyst support.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 19-24 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Catalysis Letters |
Volume | 120 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- CO oxidation
- Gold
- Mesoporous support
- Sonochemical reduction