Controlled growth of gold nanoparticles in zeolite L via ion-exchange reactions and thermal reduction processes

• Controlled the growth of gold nanoparticles in an ion-exchanged zeolite L host
• Ion-exchange reactions and thermal reduction processes
• Produce a number of different sizes of the gold nanoparticles

The growth of gold nanoparticles in zeolite can be controlled using ion-exchange reactions and thermal reduction processes. We produce a number of different sizes of the gold nanoparticles with the particle size increasing with increased temperature of the final heat treatment.

Formation mechanism for growth of gold nanoparticles.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide