Magnetic bifunctional nanocatalyst supported on activated carbon (AC), CaO-Fe2O3/AC was synthesized via wet impregnation method and utilized for catalytic transesterification of waste cooking oil (WCO). A series characterization techniques were performed to determine acid-base properties, magnetism, thermal stability, crystallinity, chemical composition, surface morphology the catalyst. The BET...

Abstract: We report the use of polymer N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) to control microenvironment surrounding metal nanocatalysts, thereby enhancing their catalytic performance in CO2 electroreduction. Three NHC ligands were...

Cross-linked resin-captured palladium (XL-QPPd) was readily prepared by simple physical adsorption onto the high loading QuadraPure macroporous resin and a subsequent reduction process. To enhance the mechanical stability, entrapped palladium nanocatalysts were cross-linked with succinyl chloride. Both transmission electron microscopy images and X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that the pall...

Industrial and other anthropogenic activities lead to increase in persistent organic pollutants (POPs) natural water bodies. POPs are harmful not only the aquatic ecosystem but also human health. Researchers around globe have been working develop efficient, cost-effective, environmentally-friendly methods for treatment of contaminated waters. The chapter basically focuses on removal by catalyti...