Issue 40, 2018

Gold nanocatalysts supported on carbon for electrocatalytic oxidation of organic molecules including guanines in DNA

Abstract

Gold (Au) is chemically stable and resistant to oxidation. Although bulk Au is catalytically inert, nanostructured Au exhibits unique size-dependent catalytic activity. When Au nanocatalysts are supported on conductive carbon (denoted as Au@C), Au@C becomes promising for a wide range of electrochemical reactions such as electrooxidation of alcohols and electroreduction of carbon dioxide. In this mini-review, we summarize Au@C nanocatalysts with specific attention on the most recent achievements including the findings in our own laboratories, and show that Au nanoclusters (AuNCs, <2 nm) on nitrided carbon are excellent electrocatalysts for the oxidation of organic molecules including guanines in DNA. The state-of-the-art synthesis and characterization of these nanomaterials are also documented. Synergistic interactions among Au-containing multicomponents on carbon supports and their applications in electrocatalysis are discussed as well. Finally, challenges and future outlook for these emerging and promising nanomaterials are envisaged.

Graphical abstract: Gold nanocatalysts supported on carbon for electrocatalytic oxidation of organic molecules including guanines in DNA

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
16 May 2018
Accepted
20 Jul 2018
First published
20 Jul 2018

Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 14139-14152

Author version available

Gold nanocatalysts supported on carbon for electrocatalytic oxidation of organic molecules including guanines in DNA

Z. Chang, Y. Yang, J. He and J. F. Rusling, Dalton Trans., 2018, 47, 14139 DOI: 10.1039/C8DT01966E

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