Mechanochemical Strategies for the Preparation of SiO 2 -Supported AgAu Nanoalloy Catalysts

Silver-gold nanoalloys were prepared from their metal salts precursors through bottom-up mechanochemical synthesis, using one-pot or galvanic replacement reaction strategies. The nanostructures were prepared over amorphous SiO as an inert supporting material, facilitating their stabilization without...

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Published in:Frontiers in chemistry 2022, Vol.10, p.836597
Main Authors: da Silva, Rafael T P, Córdoba De Torresi, Susana I, de Oliveira, Paulo F M
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Language:English
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Summary:Silver-gold nanoalloys were prepared from their metal salts precursors through bottom-up mechanochemical synthesis, using one-pot or galvanic replacement reaction strategies. The nanostructures were prepared over amorphous SiO as an inert supporting material, facilitating their stabilization without the use of any stabilizing agent. The nanomaterials were extensively characterized, confirming the formation of the bimetallic nanostructures. The nanoalloys were tested as catalysts in the hydrogenation of 2-nitroaniline and exhibited up to 4-fold the rate constant and up to 37% increased conversion compared to the respective single metal nanoparticles. Our approach is advantageous to produce nanoparticles with clean surfaces with available catalytic sites, directly in the solid-state and in an environmentally friendly manner.
ISSN:2296-2646
2296-2646