Effect of Au Precursor and Support on the Catalytic Activity of the Nano-Au-Catalysts for Propane Complete Oxidation

Abstract EN

Catalytic activity of nano-Au-catalyst(s) for the complete propane oxidation was investigated.

The results showed that the nature of both Au precursor and support strongly influences catalytic activity of the Au-catalyst(s) for the propane oxidation.

Oxidation state, size, and dispersion of Au nanoparticles in the Au-catalysts, surface area, crystallinity, phase structure, and redox property of the support are the key aspects for the complete propane oxidation.

Among the studied Au-catalysts, the AuHAuCl4-Ce catalyst is found to be the most active catalyst.