Why size matters for gold as a catalyst
Date | 6th, Sep 2018 |
---|---|
Source | Phys.org - Scientific News Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Gold is the noblest metal—the most resistant to oxidation. However, nano-size gold has a unique ability to perform as a catalyst, even at low temperatures. The underlying mechanism for this size-dependent change in properties has puzzled scientists since the phenomenon was discovered in the late 1980s.