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Aerobic oxidative esterification of methacrolein in methanol to methyl methacrylate (MMA) proceeds with high efficiency in the presence of molecular oxygen, on supported gold–nickel oxide (Au–NiOx) nanoparticle catalysts. The method is environmentally benign because it requires only molecular oxygen as the terminal oxidant and gives water as the side product. The Au–NiOx nanoparticles have a core–shell structure, with the Au nanoparticles at the core and the surface covered by highly oxidized NiOx. The Au–NiOx nanoparticles are supported on a carrier with high dispersion. This novel bimetallic nanoparticle structure provides superior catalytic performance than monometallic nanoparticles. Furthermore, we established the industrial catalytic technology with long catalyst life by developing a high-strength silica-based carrier, using NiOx for improved chemical stability, and precisely controlling the distribution of the nanoparticles in the catalysts. The practical applicability of this catalytic system was verified in a 100,000 ton/year MMA production plant in 2008. This process confirmed the high selectivity, high activity, and long life of the Au–NiOx catalyst. This catalyst would help in saving energy and resources, in addition to being highly economical.
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Suzuki, K. (2021). Aerobic Oxidative Esterification of Aldehydes with Alcohols by Gold–Nickel Oxide Nanoparticle Catalysts with a Core–Shell Structure. In: Yamashita, H., Li, H. (eds) Core-Shell and Yolk-Shell Nanocatalysts. Nanostructure Science and Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0463-8_2
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