Abstract
We study HAADF-STEM analysis of Ag/Al2O3 samples (as-calcined and reduced at 25, 300, 500 and 900 °C). Ag atoms are classified into subnanoclusters (0.3–1 nm), nanoclusters (1–3 nm), nanoparticles (3–10 nm) and polycrystals (>10 nm). The size of Ag increases with the reduction temperature, which is supported by EXAFS analysis. The effect of Ag size on the activity for borrowing-hydrogen and acceptorless dehydrogenative couplings of alcohols is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1740-1747 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Topics in Catalysis |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 19-20 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 Dec 1 |
Keywords
- C–C bond formation
- HAADF-STEM
- Hydrogen transfer
- Silver