Abstract
A good face: The (002) polar facet of platelike ZnO nanoparticles gives a much stronger electronic interaction with Cu nanoparticles than other facets (see picture; CB=conductance band; VB=valence band) and shows higher selectivity in the catalytic hydrogenation of CO2 to methanol. This finding provides the basis for the rational design of new nanocatalysts for CO 2 hydrogenation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2162-2165 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 25 Feb 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- copper
- heterogeneous catalysis
- hydrogenation
- interfaces
- zinc