Abstract:
The work addresses synthesis strategies for colloidal nanoparticles and their application in the semi-hydrogenation of liquid alkynes. Understanding the crucial factors for adjusting the activity, selectivity and stability of the studied systems is of utmost importance. The focus not only lies on the catalytic performance of the tested systems, but also on the investigation of synthesis strategies for novel, bimetallic colloids with special regard to building mechanisms and particle structure.