Magnetic silica colloids for catalysis

E.M. Claesson, N.C. Mehendale, R.J.M. Klein Gebbink, G. van Koten, A.P. Philipse

Research output: Contribution to journalArticleAcademicpeer-review

Abstract

Monodisperse magnetizable colloidal silica particles in a stable dispersion have been functionalized with a homogeneous catalyst: a PCP–pincer Pd-complex. In a proof-of-principle experiment we demonstrate the catalytic activity of the colloids in a C–C bond formation reaction. Advantages of the magnetic silica carriers are the large surface-to-volume ratio and the easy recovery by magnetic separation. After magnetic separation, the catalyst-loaded particles are readily redispersed for further use.
Original languageUndefined/Unknown
Pages (from-to)41-45
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
Volume311
Publication statusPublished - 2007

Cite this