Surface chemistry unlocks the nanocrystal library for catalysis Ghent University
A catalyst is a material that facilitates a chemical reaction. It allows for a more environmentally friendly production of chemicals. Since catalysis usually happens at the surface of materials, the maximization of surface area is paramount. In this respect, extremely small nanocrystals are very promising since they feature a strikingly high surface/volume ratio and therefore many different catalyst materials were synthesized as nanocrystals ...