The aim of this general review is to give an overview of the reaction pathways involving the transformation of carbon monoxide (CO), methanol synthesis and propylene epoxidation using gold (Au) and gold supported clusters. Over the catalyst system of Nano-gold (Au/SiO2), the process of methane to methanol was also highlighted. A reaction mechanism proposed, indicated that molecular oxygen was consumed in the oxidation–reduction cycle. Consequently, methane oxidation to methanol can be achieved as a green chemical process. The system can also be used in other green chemical processes of liquid phase or gas phase oxidations. Methanol is expected to be a potential solution to the partial deployment of fossil source-based economies. Moreover, it is a recognized energy carrier that is better than other alternatives in terms of transportation, storage and reuse. New or improved catalysts for methanol production are likely to be discovered in the near future.
For two decades and beyond, remarkable progress has been made in the use of chemical vapour deposition methods for comprehending 2D materials growth. This review is aimed at providing an overview of several synthesis, characterizations and applications of large area graphene film on some substrates. First, the major growth methods are explained. Next, the mechanism of the graphene growth is discussed, focusing on reaction of precursors, diffusion of adatoms, energetics and kinetics of growth fronts, and effects of substrates. Then, the advantage of growing graphene film on some substrate over another is explained in some of the synthesis. Furthermore, the characterization of the various synthesized graphene films are explained, which suggests a suitable application to it.
Some solid solutions have been strongly utilized over the years as good materials for the synthesis of electrocatalysts and photoctalysts. Sometimes, they are used as supports in order to improve electrocatalytic and photocatalytic properties. We show various achievements of solid solutions as good electrocatalysts, and also, good electrocatalysts support materials in oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Also, we demonstrate various works utilizing solid solutions as good photocatalysts, and good photocatalysts support materials in overall water splitting and carbon dioxide reduction. In all these reports, solid solutions proved to posses the necessary properties needed of any material as electrocatalysts and photocatalysts. In many cases, their use as catalysts supports recorded great improvements. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) was largely used to confirm the chemical environment of the results obtained, together with X-ray diffraction (XRD). In the electrochemical methods, cyclic voltammograms (CVA), chronoamperometry and rotating disk electrode (RDE), were also carried out. Linear sweep voltametry (LSV) curve was carried out in some cases to measure the current at a working electrode, and tables were shown for clear explanation. In addition, a photoluminescence spectrum (PL) was used to probe the electronic structure of the various solid solutions.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.