Chapter 12. Surface-Functionalized Nanoporous Catalysts towards Biofuel Applications

  1. Prof. Javier Garcia-Martinez2,3
  1. Hung-Ting Chen,
  2. Brian G. Trewyn,
  3. Victor S.-y. Lin

Published Online: 9 MAR 2010

DOI: 10.1002/9783527629299.ch12

Book Title

Nanotechnology for the Energy Challenge

Nanotechnology for the Energy Challenge

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How to Cite

Chen, H.-T., Trewyn, B. G. and Lin, V. S.-y. (2010) Surface-Functionalized Nanoporous Catalysts towards Biofuel Applications, in Nanotechnology for the Energy Challenge (ed J. Garcia-Martinez), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527629299.ch12

Editor Information

  1. 2

    Universidad de Alicante, Molecular Nanotechnology Laboratory, Ctra. Alicante – San Vicente s/n, 03690, Alicante, Spain

  2. 3

    Rive Technology Inc., 1 Deer Park Drive, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852, USA

Author Information

  1. Iowa State University, Department of Chemistry, U.S. Department of Energy Ames Laboratory, Ames, IA 50011 - 3111, USA

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 9 MAR 2010
  2. Published Print: 10 FEB 2010

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9783527324019

Online ISBN: 9783527629299

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Keywords:

  • single-site heterogeneous catalyst;
  • biofuel production;
  • solid acid and base;
  • transesterification;
  • mesoporous silica;
  • multi-functionalization

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Immobilization Strategies of Single-Site Heterogeneous Catalysts

  • Design of more Efficient Heterogeneous Catalysts with Enhanced Reactivity and Selectivity

  • Other Heterogeneous Catalyst System on Non-Silica Support

  • Conclusion

  • References

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