Nanocrystalline cobalt oxide: a catalyst for selective alkane oxidation under ambient conditions

Chem Commun (Camb). 2006 Aug 28:(32):3417-9. doi: 10.1039/b606973h. Epub 2006 Jul 19.

Abstract

Nanocrystalline cobalt oxide activates propane, yielding propene at room temperature and pressure.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemical synthesis*
  • Catalysis
  • Cobalt / chemistry*
  • Crystallization
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Oxides / chemistry*
  • Propane / chemistry*
  • Temperature
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Oxides
  • Cobalt
  • propylene
  • Propane
  • cobalt oxide