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Solubilization of Hydrophobic Catalysts Using Nanoparticle Hosts
Author(s) -
Jeong Youngdo,
Tonga Gulen Yesilbag,
Duncan Bradley,
Yan Bo,
Das Riddha,
Sahub Chonticha,
Rotello Vincent M.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
small
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.785
H-Index - 236
eISSN - 1613-6829
pISSN - 1613-6810
DOI - 10.1002/smll.201702198
Subject(s) - catalysis , reusability , nanoparticle , homogeneous , heterogeneous catalysis , transition metal , hydrophobe , materials science , nanotechnology , hydrophobic effect , chemical engineering , chemistry , organic chemistry , computer science , engineering , physics , software , thermodynamics , programming language
A modular strategy for the solubilization and protection of hydrophobic transition metal catalysts using the hydrophobic pockets of water soluble gold nanoparticles is reported. Besides preserving original catalyst activity, this encapsulation strategy provides a protective environment for the hydrophobic catalyst and brings reusability. This system provides a versatile platform for the encapsulation of different hydrophobic transition metal catalysts, allowing a wide range of catalysis in water while uniting the advantages of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis in the same system.