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Electron-transfer catalysis by surfactant vesicle stabilized colloidal platinum

Journal Article · · J. Am. Chem. Soc.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00357a032· OSTI ID:5507554
Preparation of the polymerized surfactant vesicle matrix and the colloidal platinum catalyst within this matrix is described. Colloidal formation and polymerization were monitored by absorption spectroscopy. The catalytic efficiency of vesicle entrapped colloidal platinum was demonstrated. Bubbling of hydrogen through a solution containing this vesicle resulted in the reduction of methylene blue and 10-methyl-5-deazaisoalloxazine-3-propanesulfonic acid. No reduction occurred in the absence of the colloidal platinum either in vesicles or in homogeneous solutions. The reduced polymer matrix can be reoxidized by the addition of ferric chloride. The feasibility of the use of these systems was demonstrated satisfactorily. 3 figures.
Research Organization:
Clarkson Coll. of Tech., Potsdam, NY
OSTI ID:
5507554
Journal Information:
J. Am. Chem. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Am. Chem. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 105:19; ISSN JACSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English