Abstract
The active site in supported gold catalysts for the carbonylation of methanol has been identified as dimers/trimers of gold which are formed from large gold particles > 10 nm in diameter. Methyl iodide was found to be critical for this dispersion process and to maintain the catalyst in the active form. This study also shows that it may be possible to redisperse gold catalysts, in general, after reaction.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 6973-6975 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Volume | 131 |
Issue number | 20 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 27 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry