Platinum Nanoparticles Ethanol Dispersion (Pt, 3nm, Black Color)

Platinum Nanoparticles Ethanol Dispersion

This product does not contain any other chemical components. It is safe, non-toxic, and environmental protection. The product is for the purpose of research and development! (To dilute it to your desired concentration, only add pure water and shake it up!)

Cautions:

1. Platinum (Pt) Nanopowder water dispersion should be prevented from sunlight.
2. Platinum (Pt) Nanopowder is for research and development purpose and the user must be a professional person (This person must know how to use this product.)

Platinum (Pt) Nanopowder Aqueous Dispersion Product Features:

1. Platinum (Pt) Nanopowder possesses many features: such as highly efficient catalyst function, oxidation resistance function, and Preservative function. 2. Safe and environmental protection. 3. Easy to be used

Platinum (Pt) Nanopowder Aqueous Dispersion Applications:

Widely used in a variety of catalysts, preservatives, antibacterial agents. Especially for food, cosmetics, medicines, and so on.

Catalysis and Chemical Reactions

Platinum is one of the most efficient catalysts used in various chemical processes. When platinum nanoparticles are dispersed in ethanol, the high surface area and catalytic activity are enhanced, making them ideal for a wide range of catalytic applications.

Hydrogenation Reactions: One of the most well-known applications of platinum nanoparticles in ethanol dispersion is in hydrogenation reactions. Ethanol is often used as a solvent for hydrogenating organic compounds such as unsaturated hydrocarbons (alkenes and alkynes). The platinum nanoparticles in ethanol can catalyze the addition of hydrogen to these unsaturated bonds, converting them into saturated compounds. This is crucial in the pharmaceutical industry, food processing, and fine chemicals production.

Selective Oxidation: Platinum nanoparticles in ethanol dispersion are effective in selective oxidation reactions, where specific chemical bonds in a molecule are oxidized without affecting others. For example, platinum can oxidize alcohols into aldehydes or acids while leaving other functional groups intact. This process is important in synthesis of specialty chemicals and petrochemical refining.

Fuel Cells: Platinum is used as a catalyst in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, and when platinum nanoparticles are dispersed in ethanol, it can improve the efficiency of ethanol-based fuel cells. Ethanol can be used directly in direct ethanol fuel cells (DEFCs), where platinum nanoparticles catalyze the oxidation of ethanol to produce electricity. The dispersion in ethanol helps maintain a uniform catalytic surface, improving energy conversion efficiency.

Green Chemistry: The use of ethanol as a solvent in catalytic reactions aligns with green chemistry principles, as ethanol is a renewable and non-toxic solvent compared to traditional organic solvents. Platinum nanoparticles in ethanol are employed in processes that reduce waste and energy consumption in green manufacturing.