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Topochemical synthesis and catalysis of metal nanoparticles exposed on crystalline cellulose nanofibers

  • Hirotaka Koga
  • , Eriko Tokunaga
  • , Mami Hidaka
  • , Yuuka Umemura
  • , Tsuguyuki Saito
  • , Akira Isogai
  • , Takuya Kitaoka

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Abstract

Topochemical synthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) was achieved on crystalline cellulose single nanofibers (CSNFs), which were tailored from native cellulose. Exposed AuNPs@CSNFs composite exhibited an excellent catalytic efficiency: the turnover frequency of the AuNPs@CSNFs was up to 840 times that of conventional polymer-supported AuNPs, for a model aqueous reduction reaction. Our novel strategy provides a promising solution to realize efficient use of limited noble metals using natural bioresources.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8567-8569
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume46
Issue number45
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 7 2010

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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