Metal nanoparticle deposited inorganic nanostructure hybrids, uses thereof and processes for their preparation
AssigneesYeda Research and Development Co. Ltd., NDSU Research Foundation
InventorsReshef TENNE, Yulia TSVERIN, Uwe BURGHAUS, Mallikharjuna Rao KOMARNENI
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Abstract
This invention relates to a hybrid component comprising at least one nanoparticle of inorganic layered compound (in the form of fullerene-like structure or nanotube), and at least one metal nanoparticle, uses thereof as a catalyst, (e.g. photocatalysis) and processes for its preparation.
Claims14
A hybrid comprising at least one inorganic layered compound and at least one metal nanoparticle, for use in photocatalysis.
A process for the preparation of a hybrid comprising at least one inorganic layered compound or fullerene-like nanoparticle and at least one metal nanoparticle, said process comprising:
- providing at least one inorganic layered compound or fullerene-like nanoparticle;
- electroless plating at least a portion of the surface of said nanotube with at least one metal nanoparticle;
- thereby providing said hybrid.
A method of catalyzing an organic decomposition reaction, comprising performing said organic decomposition reaction in the presence of at least one catalytic agent comprising at least one inorganic layered compound or fullerene-like nanoparticle and at least one metal nanoparticle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.