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
Guest Editor

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