Abstract
γ-Fe 2O 3 nanoparticles were formed inside the cage-like pores of mesocellular foam (MCF). These magnetic nanoparticles showed a uniform size distribution that could be easily controlled by the MCF pore size, as well as by the hydrocarbon chain length used for MCF surface modification. Throughout the entrapment process, the pore structure and surface area of the MCF remained intact. The resulting magnetic MCF facilitated the immobilization of biocatalysts, homogeneous catalysts, and nanoclusters. Moreover, the MCF allowed for facile catalyst recovery by using a simple magnet. The supported catalysts exhibited excellent catalytic efficiencies that were comparable to their homogeneous counterparts.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 7394-7403 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Chemistry - A European Journal |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 24 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 11 2012 |
Bibliographical note
Generated from Scopus record by KAUST IRTS on 2023-09-21Keywords
- catalyst supports
- foams
- magnetic properties
- mesoporous materials
- nanoparticles
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Organic Chemistry