Best of both catalytic worlds: New technique for heterogenizing homogenous nano catalysts
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - 13:02
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers have combined the best properties of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts by encapsulating metallic nanoclusters within the branched molecular arms of dendrimers. The results are heterogenized homogeneous nanocatalysts that are sustainable and feature high reactivity and selectivity.