Tunable catalysts for solvent-free biphasic systems: pickering interfacial catalysts over amphiphilic silica nanoparticles

J Am Chem Soc. 2014 Apr 2;136(13):4869-72. doi: 10.1021/ja501019n. Epub 2014 Mar 21.

Abstract

Stabilization of oil/oil Pickering emulsions using robust and recyclable catalytic amphiphilic silica nanoparticles bearing alkyl and propylsulfonic acid groups allows fast and efficient solvent-free acetalization of immiscible long-chain fatty aldehydes with ethylene glycol.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aldehydes / chemistry
  • Alkylation
  • Catalysis
  • Emulsions / chemistry*
  • Ethylene Glycol / chemistry
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Oils / chemistry*
  • Silicon Dioxide / chemistry*
  • Sulfonic Acids / chemistry
  • Surface-Active Agents / chemistry*

Substances

  • Aldehydes
  • Emulsions
  • Oils
  • Sulfonic Acids
  • Surface-Active Agents
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Ethylene Glycol