Abstract
Numerous environmental problems exist which may be solved using catalysis, in particular by supported precious metal nanoparticles. We focus here on the use of gold as a catalyst, which since the 1980s has become an important field of research. The use of gold-based catalysts for tackling environmental issues is discussed, within the context of projects currently being undertaken within the environment theme of the UK Catalysis Hub; the applications of gold catalysis for utilisation and valorisation of biomass derivatives, treatment of waste water using photo-catalysis and vehicle emissions control are considered.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Modern Developments in Catalysis |
Editors | Graham Hutchings, Matthew Davidson, Richard Catlow, Christopher Hardacre, Nicholas Turner, Paul Collier |
Publisher | World Scientific Publishing |
Chapter | 6 |
Pages | 181-209 |
Number of pages | 29 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-178634-123-5 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-78634-121-1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2017 |