Influence of base strength on the catalytic performance of nano-sized alkaline earth metal oxides supported on carbon nanofibers

Nano-sized alkaline earth metal oxide nanoparticles (∼3 nm) supported on carbon nanofibers have been prepared. A positive correlation between base strength and catalytic activity of the supported nano-sized alkaline earth metal in base-catalyzed reactions (acetone self-condensation, transesterification) has been established.52