2002 Volume 118 Issue 3,4 Pages 211-216
The catalytic activity of the metallic ultrafine particles is known to change by their oxidation state. In this study, an attempt has been made to discuss the control of the oxidation state of Ni by synthesizing the ultrafine alloy particles through the liquid-phase reduction method. Zn plays as an electron donor to Ni nanoparticles so that the catalytic activity of Ni is controlled.