Catalysis Letters

, Volume 148, Issue 2, pp 764–778 | Cite as

Parametric Optimisation of Solution Combustion Synthesis Catalysts and Their Application for the Aqueous Hydrogenation of Maleic Acid

  • O. Thoda
  • G. Xanthopoulou
  • G. Vekinis
  • A. Chroneos
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Abstract

Ni-based nano-catalysts were synthesized by solution combustion synthesis. Nickel aluminate spinels and Ni–Al alloys yielded during combustion, although it is difficult to be produced at low temperatures. A multistage mechanism of the Ni–NiAl catalysts formation was identified which indicates that SCS is general and can be utilized for the preparation of many different types of metal–alloys nanostructures.

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Heterogeneous catalysis Adsorption BET EDX Electron microscopy XRD Nanostructure Hydrogenation Solution combustion synthesis Nickel catalysts 
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We declare that there is no conflict of interest for any contributing authors in this work.

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Authors and Affiliations

  • O. Thoda
    • 1
    • 2
  • G. Xanthopoulou
    • 1
  • G. Vekinis
    • 1
  • A. Chroneos
    • 2
  1. 1.Institute of Nanoscience and NanotechnologyNCSR “Demokritos”Agia Paraskevi AttikisGreece
  2. 2.Faculty of Engineering, Environment and ComputingCoventry UniversityCoventryUK

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