Catalysis using colloidal-supported gold-based nanoparticles

Abstract

The discovery of novel m aterials that can be active, selective and stable catalysts for the efficient transformation of organic molecules to useful products is of high importance. In recent years, there has been significant interest in the utilisation of supported gold-based nanoparticles that can be effective catalysts for a broad range of chemical processes. In this paper, we describe and discuss the utilisation of gold-based nanoparticles as efficient catalysts for a range of important reactions, with particular emphasis placed on our team recent research. © 2014 The Author(s).