A multiscale theoretical investigation of carbon monoxide oxidation on gold nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications

A multi-scale theoretical investigation of the CO oxidation on Au nanostructures supported on various oxides is proposed. Since Haruta s 1987 discovery of the exceptional activity of gold (Au) nanoparticles (2-5nm in diameter), many groups have verified this exceptional activity towards many reactions when supported on certain oxides. For example, the Au/TiO2 system exhibits unprecedented activity in low temperature CO oxidation via O2.

Short name and number: 
CO oxidation (220579)
Name of US Partner: 
University of Delaware
Contact: 

FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY HELLAS (EL) / PAPATHEODOROU Zinovia

Participating Countries: 
United States
Area: 

Environment including Climate change

Category: 

FP7 Project with U.S. partner