Stereospecifieke nano-katalysator op basis van cellulose nanokristallen

In this project we aim to study the thermodynamics of interactions of metal salts and metal nanoparticles with cellulose nanocrystals, to relate how molecular interactions between nanoparticles influence the structure of cellulose nanocrystals. Calorimetric experiments will be performed to elucidate the thermodynamics of interactions, and will be associated to structural characterization of these complexes formed.We will employ the results obtained to use cellulose nanocrystals as a support for metal nanoparticle growth and to use self-assembled CNC as a template to create ordered structures of nananoparticles supported on cellulose nanocrystals. We will test the ability of the nano-catalyst prepared to act as stereoselective catalysts.

Keywords:cellulose nanocrystals, metal nanoparticles, thermodynamics of interactions, self-assembly, stereospecific catalyst

Disciplines:General chemical and biochemical engineering not elsewhere classified