ABSTRACT
Small particles have been known for years to stabilize dispersions, foams, and emulsions.[1] Two prominent theories have been put forth to explain this phenomenon. One is based on
CONTENTS
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................53 Nanoparticles in Surface and Interfacial Phenomena .............................................................53 Gold Nanoparticle Catalysts ....................................................................................................... 57
Catalyst Syntheses and Characterization .............................................................................58 Chemical Methods ...............................................................................................................58 Sputtering Methods ............................................................................................................. 59 Basic Studies ......................................................................................................................... 59 Hydrogenation .....................................................................................................................60 Silane Chemistry ..................................................................................................................60 Other Applications .............................................................................................................. 61
Nanophase Glass-Ceramics ......................................................................................................... 61 Conclusions ....................................................................................................................................63 References .......................................................................................................................................63
