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Bio-palladium: from metal recovery to catalytic applications.

Authors :
De Corte, Simon
Hennebel, Tom
De Gusseme, Bart
Verstraete, Willy
Boon, Nico
Source :
Microbial Biotechnology; Jan2012, Vol. 5 Issue 1, p5-17, 13p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

While precious metals are available to a very limited extent, there is an increasing demand to use them as catalyst. This is also true for palladium (Pd) catalysts and their sustainable recycling and production are required. Since Pd catalysts exist nowadays mostly under the form of nanoparticles, these particles need to be produced in an environment-friendly way. Biological synthesis of Pd nanoparticles ('bio-Pd') is an innovative method for both metal recovery and nanocatalyst synthesis. This review will discuss the different bio-Pd precipitating microorganisms, the applications of the catalyst (both for environmental purposes and in organic chemistry) and the state of the art of the reactors based on the bio-Pd concept. In addition, some main challenges are discussed, which need to be overcome in order to create a sustainable nanocatalyst. Finally, some outlooks for bio-Pd in environmental technology are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17517907
Volume :
5
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Microbial Biotechnology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
89623156
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-7915.2011.00265.x