Method of altering degree of curvature of a molecular catalyst for higher catalytic activity
AssigneeCity University of Hong Kong
InventorsRuquan YE, Jianjun SU
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Abstract
A method of altering degree of curvature of a molecular catalyst for CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR). Briefly, providing a single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT). Next, a molecular catalyst having active sites for CO2RR is provided. The molecular catalyst is dispersed on the SWCNT. A curvature of the active sites of the molecular catalyst is then induced. The alternation of degree of curvature of a molecular catalyst is beneficial for higher catalytic activity in transforming CO2 into methanol.
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A method of altering a degree of curvature of a molecular catalyst for CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) for higher catalytic activity, comprising:
- providing a single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT);
- providing a molecular catalyst having active sites for CO2RR;
- dispersing the molecular catalyst on the SWCNT;
- and
- inducing a curvature of the active sites of the molecular catalyst.
A method of altering degree of curvature of a molecular catalyst comprising:
- providing a single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT);
- providing a molecular catalyst;
- dispersing the molecular catalyst on the SWCNT;
- and
- 15 inducing a curvature of the active sites of the molecular catalyst.
A molecular catalyst having an altered degree of curvature, wherein the molecular catalyst is dispersed on a single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) for altering degree of curvature.
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