Scientists uncover secret to gold's catalytic powers
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 15:51
in Physics & Chemistry
Settling a decades-long debate, new research conclusively shows that a hierarchy of active species exists in gold on iron oxide catalysis designed for low temperature carbon monoxide oxidation; Nanoparticles, sub-nanometer clusters and dispersed atoms—as well as how the material is prepared—are all important for determining catalytic activity.