Synthesis of PD particles by alcohols-assisted photoreduction for use in supported catalysts

Patent Number: 8,962,512
Issued: 2/24/2015
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Abstract: The present disclosure provides a novel synthesis method for palladium nanoparticles and palladium nanoparticles made using the method. The nanoparticles resulting from the method are highly reactive and, when deposited on a support, are highly suitable for use as catalytic material.
Filed: 1/5/2012
Application Number: 13/344,462
Government Interests: STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTEREST This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-NA0003525 awarded by the United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration. The Government has certain rights in the invention.