Role of Support Materials in the Synthesis of Nanocomposites for Bioenergy Generation
摘要
The support materials play profound role in the multifunctional catalytic systems and nanocomposites to enhance the sustainability of the bioenergy generation process. The support materials act as fundamental elements that not only act as passive matrix but also control the synthesis process of nanocomposites and their transformed properties. The activity and selectivity of the system, electron transfer phenomenon between the support material and the active phase, and chemical functionality of nanocomposites is predominantly influenced by the supports. The selection of support material governs the key characteristics such as dispersion, size, and stability of the supported nanoparticles which define their role in the bioenergy generation process such as catalytic biofuel generation and microbial fuel cell. The support materials derived from renewable sources lead to more sustainable energy conversion methods which play vital role in achieving broader goal of environmental sustainability.