RT Journal Article T1 Polydimethylsiloxane sponge-supported metal nanoparticles as reusable catalyst for continuous flow reactions A1 Gómez Graña, Sergio A1 Pita Fernández, Marta A1 Humada Iglesias, Paula A1 Pérez Juste, Jorge A1 Hervés Beloso, Juan Pablo K1 2210 Química Física K1 2210.01 Catálisis AB In this manuscript, polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) sponges supporting metal nanoparticles (gold and palladium) were developed and their catalytic properties were studied through a model reaction such as the hydrogenation of p-nitrophenol. Different synthetic conditions for gold and palladium were studied to obtain the best catalyst in terms of nanoparticle loading. The as-prepared catalysts were characterized by different techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). The catalytic efficiency and recyclability of the supported catalyst were tested in static conditions. In addition, thanks to the porous structure of the material where the catalytic centers (metal nanoparticles) are located, the model reaction for continuous flow systems was tested, passing the reaction components through the catalyst, observing a high efficiency and recyclability for these systems. PB Nanomaterials SN 20794991 YR 2022 FD 2022-06-16 LK http://hdl.handle.net/11093/3643 UL http://hdl.handle.net/11093/3643 LA eng NO Nanomaterials, 12(12): 2081 (2022) NO Xunta de Galicia | Ref. EXCELENCIA-ED431F 2021/05 DS Investigo RD 18-sep-2024