A multiscale theoretical investigation of carbon monoxide oxidation on gold nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications
Category
FP7 Project with U.S. partner
Short name and number
CO oxidation (220579)
Area
Environment including Climate change
Description
A multi-scale theoretical investigation of the CO oxidation on Au nanostructures supported on various oxides is proposed. Since Haruta s 1987 discovery of the exceptional activity of gold (Au) nanoparticles (2-5nm in diameter), many groups have verified this exceptional activity towards many reactions when supported on certain oxides. For example, the Au/TiO2 system exhibits unprecedented activity in low temperature CO oxidation via O2.
Participating Countries
Greece and United States.
Name of US Partner
University of Delaware
Contact
FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY HELLAS (EL) / PAPATHEODOROU Zinovia