Abstract
RuO2-Au composite nanoparticles (RuO2-Au CNPs) are synthesized via a simple calcination of RuNPs and AuNPs encapsulated within extra-large mesocages of mesoporous silica (EP-FDU-12). Both the Ru/Au ratio (0.02:0.2) and the nanostructure of the mesoporous supports are critical for its successful formation. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) effects are observed for RuO2 composite because of the interaction between RuO2 and Au of the RuO2-Au CNPs. The nanocontact modifies the electronic and chemical properties of Au and RuO2, respectively, which in turn benefits their catalytic performance with enhanced activities and reduced coking-deposition content in gas-phase cyclohexanol-selective oxidation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3921-3927 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Chemistry of Materials |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 19 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 8 Oct 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- RuO-Au
- composite nanoparticle
- mesoporous support
- nanocontact