MULTINUCLEAR, BIMETALLIC NANOCLUSTER CATALYSTS

The following sections are included:

• Definitions: Nanoclusters are Distinct from Nanoparticles

  • Bimetallic nanoclusters and bimetallic nanoparticles are not alloys

• The Merits of Studying Bimetallic Nanocluster Catalysts

• Why Focus on Bimetallic Catalysts Based on Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)?

• Specific Examples of High-performance Bimetallic Nanocluster Catalysts for Selective Hydrogenations under Benign Conditions

  • Bimetallic nanocluster catalysts for ammoxidation

  • Bimetallic nanocluster catalysts for the (sustainable) synthesis of adipic acid

• Bimetallic and Trimetallic Nanocluster Catalysts Containing Tin: The Experimental Facts

• Quantum Computational Insights

  • The computational method

  • Assessing the structure and electronic properties of Ru₅PtSn in the gas phase and when supported on silica (cristobalite)

  • Quantum insights into the structure and densities of states of Ru_nSn_n (n = 3 to 6) clusters in the gas phase

• Comparisons with Nanocluster Catalysts Involving Gold, Platinum, Palladium and Iridium

  • Nanocluster catalysts of palladium and iridium

  • The role of the catalyst support

• Envoi

• References