Catalytic activity of metallic nanoparticles and nanoalloys immobilized on mesoscopically structured supports (B01)

• Subject Area: Inorganic Molecular Chemistry - Synthesis and Characterisation ; Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
• Term: from 2009 to 2021
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 79971943

Project B01 aims at the development of highly active nano particle catalysts based on mesoscopically structured supports, and at the understanding of the mechanisms that govern catalytic activity and selectivity. Both monometallic and multimetallic systems are studied. (De)hydrogenation reactions and photoredoc catalysis are of special interest. The project B1 specifically focuses on testing and understanding whether and how the mesoscopic support influences the nanoparticles' or catalyst properties. It combines experimental and theoretical expertise, and is also interlinked with other projects of the collaborative research center.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 840: From Particulate Nanosystems to Mesotechnology
• Applicant Institution: Universität Bayreuth
• Project Heads: Professor Dr. Rhett Kempe; Professor Dr. Stephan Kümmel