Issue 21, 2015

Core–shell nanoparticles: synthesis and applications in catalysis and electrocatalysis

Abstract

Core–shell nanoparticles (CSNs) are a class of nanostructured materials that have recently received increased attention owing to their interesting properties and broad range of applications in catalysis, biology, materials chemistry and sensors. By rationally tuning the cores as well as the shells of such materials, a range of core–shell nanoparticles can be produced with tailorable properties that can play important roles in various catalytic processes and offer sustainable solutions to current energy problems. Various synthetic methods for preparing different classes of CSNs, including the Stöber method, solvothermal method, one-pot synthetic method involving surfactants, etc., are briefly mentioned here. The roles of various classes of CSNs are exemplified for both catalytic and electrocatalytic applications, including oxidation, reduction, coupling reactions, etc.

Graphical abstract: Core–shell nanoparticles: synthesis and applications in catalysis and electrocatalysis

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
26 Apr 2015
First published
19 Aug 2015

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2015,44, 7540-7590

Author version available

Core–shell nanoparticles: synthesis and applications in catalysis and electrocatalysis

M. B. Gawande, A. Goswami, T. Asefa, H. Guo, A. V. Biradar, D. Peng, R. Zboril and R. S. Varma, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2015, 44, 7540 DOI: 10.1039/C5CS00343A

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