In situ synthesis of Cu nanocatalysts on ZnO whiskers embedded in a microstructured paper composite for autothermal hydrogen production.
Cu nanoparticles (CuNPs) were successfully synthesized in situ on ZnO whiskers as a selective scaffold, which were supported in a microstructured paper matrix composed of inorganic fibers; as-prepared paper composites were easy to handle in practical use and demonstrated excellent catalytic performance in the methanol reforming process for effective hydrogen production.
Koga
Hirotaka
H
Department of Forest and Forest Products Sciences, Kyushu University, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8581, Japan.
Kitaoka
Takuya
T
Wariishi
Hiroyuki
H
D002384:Catalysis; D003300:Copper / Q000737:chemistry*; D006859:Hydrogen / Q000737:chemistry*; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D000432:Methanol / Q000737:chemistry; D053758:Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry*; D010209:Paper; D010316:Particle Size; D013499:Surface Properties; D015034:Zinc Oxide / Q000737:chemistry*
D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D003300:Copper; D006859:Hydrogen; D015034:Zinc Oxide; D000432:Methanol