Abstract
We have investigated the optimisation of the catalytic parameters for the preparation of catalysts by the simple mixing and thermal treatment of a support and metal acetate precursors. We have studied the effect of metal ratio and metal loading to produce a catalyst which has the optimum activity for a variety of reactions including benzyl alcohol oxidation, glycerol oxidation and the direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide. We have demonstrated the high activity of these catalyst's for a variety of substrates and performed XPS and XRD studies on the catalysts to help elucidate the origin of the catalysts improved activity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2910-2917 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Catalysis Science and Technology |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |