Publication Type : Journal Article
Publisher : Current Science
Source : Current Science, Volume 84, Number 12, p.1560-1564 (2003)
Campus : Kochi
School : Center for Nanosciences
Center : Amrita Center for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine Move
Department : Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine
Year : 2003
Abstract : Halocarbons undergo catalytic destruction and mineralization with silver and gold nanoparticles in solution forming metal halides and amorphous carbon. The reaction, studied for several halocarbons and one chlorofluorocarbon, is efficient and complete destruction occurs within several hours at room temperature. The methodology can be applied for detection, destruction and removal of halocarbons with complete recovery of the products, implying possible applications.
Cite this Research Publication : S. A. Nair and Pradeep, T., “Halocarbon mineralization and catalytic destruction by metal nanoparticles”, Current Science, vol. 84, pp. 1560-1564, 2003.