Supramolecular Assembly of Gold Nanoparticles on Carbon Nanotubes and Catalysis of Selected Organic Transformations

This account outlines our recent findings on the supramolecular assembly of gold nanoparticles on carbon nanotubes to provide a nanohybrid structure. The resulting gold-carbon nanotube hybrid is evaluated in the catalysis of various organic reactions. 1 Introduction 2 Assembly of the Nanohybrid Catalyst 3 Characterization of the AuCNT Catalyst 4 Use of the AuCNT Catalyst in Selected Organic Transformations 5 Effect of the Size of the Gold Nanoparticles on the Catalytic Activity of the Nanohybrid 6 Perspectives 7 Conclusion