This project comprises a systematic evaluation of the catalytic properties and potential applications of a new class of materials. These thin-shell catalysts have been the subject of much speculation, but until now proper study has not been possible. The situation has been altered by the development of a reliable and reproducible method for making these materials. They are sufficiently different from classical catalysts to make prediction of their properties uncertain, but their utility should be more apparent at the completion of this project.

Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1986-06-01
Budget End
1989-11-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1985
Total Cost
$187,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Worcester
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
01609