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Understanding Structure–Performance Relationships in Oxidic Catalysts: Controlling Shape and Tuning Performance
Author(s) -
van Bokhoven Jeroen A.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
chemcatchem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.497
H-Index - 106
eISSN - 1867-3899
pISSN - 1867-3880
DOI - 10.1002/cctc.200900157
Subject(s) - materials science , catalysis , metal , oxide , nanotechnology , morphology (biology) , chemical engineering , chemistry , metallurgy , organic chemistry , biology , genetics , engineering
Morphabulous : Heterogeneous catalysts often consist of nanosized metal or metal oxide particles and the morphology of these crystals is crucial to their performance. By controlling the synthetic conditions, the shape of the crystals can be varied, which affects the exposed surfaces and ultimately influences the property and activity of the material. Structures with well‐defined or controlled surfaces are desirable.