The influence of the MOF shell thickness on the catalytic performance of composites made of inorganic (hollow) nanoparticles encapsulated into MOFs. Issue 24 (14th November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yazdi, A.; Mercoçi, F.; Bastús, N. G.; Imaz, I.; Puntes, V.; Maspoch, D.
• Is Part Of: Catalysis science & technology. Volume 6:Issue 24(2016)
• Page Start: 8388
• Page End: 8391
• Publication Date: 2016-11-14
• Subjects: Catalysis -- Periodicals; 541.395
• DOI: 10.1039/c6cy02071b
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2044-4753

Abstract

Abstract : A series of ZIF-8 composites containing hollow Pt or Pd nanoparticles show that the size and the MOF shell thickness play a key role in the catalytic performance of this class of composites. Abstract : Herein we report the encapsulation of hollow Pt or Pd nanoparticles into ZIF-8, making a series of composites in which the ZIF-8 shell thickness has been systematically varied. By using these composites as catalysts for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol and Eosin Y, we show that the MOF shell thickness plays a key role in the catalytic performance of this class of composites.