Nanostructured catalysts from the liquid-liquid interface

Abstract

Face to Face: Understanding and utilizing nanoscale materials in catalysis requires control not only over size and shape, but also over surface structuring. A recent study by O'Brien et al. demonstrated the assembly of nanoscale ceria by growth at liquid-liquid interfaces, which, by alteration of growth times, pH values, and temperatures, affords a high level of control over ceria particle size. © 2009 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH& Co. KGaA, Weinheim.