Preparation of Metal Nanoparticles and Their Application in Catalysis

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Dear Colleagues,

Catalysis is useful in the area of synthetic chemistry for performing classical reactions under milder conditions with dramatically enhanced yields and shorter reaction times. In the past two decades, numerous kinds of metal nanoparticles that have been prepared by various chemical and physical methods have been developed, and metal nanoparticles have been demonstrated to be efficient catalysts for various reactions. The reactivity of metal nanoparticles is affected by several factors such as particle size, the shape of the nanoparticles, and stabilizers, etc. In addition, unique reactivity has been confirmed in the case of multimetallic nanoparticles.

The present Special Issue focuses on recent research in the preparation and catalytic application of metal nanoparticles. Research topics may include (but are not limited to): soluble metal nanoparticles, colloids, heterogeneous metal nanoparticles, nano-alloys, core-shell particles, the understanding of reaction mechanism, and the search for original and relevant catalytic activities.

Both original research and review papers are welcome for possible publication in this issue.

Prof. Atsushi Ohtaka
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Keywords

  • Synthesis of metal nanoparticles
  • Monometallic nanoparticles
  • Multimetallic nanoparticles
  • Organic reactions catalyzed by metal nanoparticles
  • Homogeneous catalysts
  • Heterogeneous catalysts

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Nanocomposites of Barium Titanate Nanoparticles Embedded in Thermosetting Polymer Matrices (Novolac Resin/Unsaturated Polyesters/Epoxy Resin): A Comparative Study
by Ioannis A. Asimakopoulos, Georgios C. Psarras and Loukas Zoumpoulakis
ChemEngineering 2019, 3(1), 12; https://doi.org/10.3390/chemengineering3010012 - 1 Feb 2019
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Abstract
Polymer matrix nanocomposites with embedded ferroelectric barium titanate particles were developed and characterized. The utility of such nanocomposites is the energy storage capability that they exhibit, besides their low weight and cost, in comparison to materials that are customarily used for this purpose. [...] Read more.
Polymer matrix nanocomposites with embedded ferroelectric barium titanate particles were developed and characterized. The utility of such nanocomposites is the energy storage capability that they exhibit, besides their low weight and cost, in comparison to materials that are customarily used for this purpose. The polymers that have been used as matrices in the composites belong to the three most usable thermosetting polymer resins (novolacs, unsaturated polyesters, and epoxy resins), were either laboratory synthesized or commercially supplied. Structure and morphology of the produced composite specimens were studied via Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), and Fourier Transformation Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). Thermal, mechanical and electrical performance was examined via Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), bending and shear strength tests (three-point method), and Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy (BDS), respectively. Mechanical shear and bending strength values were determined, as well as mechanical failure mode (brittle or elastomer) were estimated. Dielectric measurements disclosed the presence of four relaxation processes (α-mode, β-mode, and γ-mode) and Interfacial Polarization between the system’s constituents. The comparative study ended with the calculation of energy density, so that the energy storing capability could be estimated. Full article
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