title: Synthesis of sub-nanometer gold particles on modified silica.
abstract: The deposition of gold on silica tends to give large particles when using conventional techniques. We report the preparation of 0.8 ± 0.2 nm particles on a modified SBA-15 support. The method involves the functionalization of silica with amine groups and deposition of gold at basic pH. These catalysts are highly active and selective in the dehydrogenation of formic acid.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1, CH-8093 Zurich, Switzerland. jeroen.vanbokhoven@chem.ethz.ch.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Beloqui Redondo
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ranocchiari
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: van Bokhoven