Well-Dispersed and Size-Controlled Supported Metal Oxide Nanoparticles Derived from MOF Composites and Further Application in Catalysis

Small. 2015 Jul;11(26):3130-4. doi: 10.1002/smll.201401791. Epub 2015 Mar 25.

Abstract

Supported metal oxide nanoparticles are important in heterogeneous catalysis; however, the ability to tailor their size, structure, and dispersion remains a challenge. A strategy to achieve well-dispersed and size-controlled supported metal oxides through the manageable growth of a metal organic framework (Cu-BTC) on TiO2 followed by pyrolysis is described.

Keywords: CuO; catalysis; dispersion; metal organic frameworks; metal oxide nanoparticles; supported catalysts.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't