| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 609139 | Journal of Colloid and Interface Science | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Catalytic surfactant stabilized gold-containing nanoparticles have been recovered by a new isothermal low-energy approach, by controlled and reversible changes in colloid stability based on fine-tuning of solvent quality. Once recovered, the nanoparticles can be re-dispersed in the solvent, or indeed dispersed into a different solvent. The morphology of the nanoparticles is not significantly affected by the recovery process and they can be used and reused as oxidation catalysts.
Graphical abstractAn isothermal low-energy method permits facile recovery of nanoparticles for a wide range of applications by tuning solvent quality.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload high-quality image (52 K)Download as PowerPoint slideResearch Highlights► Gold-containing nanocatalysts have been recycled by fine-tuning of solvent quality. ► The separation and recovery process does not affect the morphology of the nanoparticles. ► The recovered nanomaterials can be used and reused as oxidation catalysts.
