Issue 8, 2008

Bimetallic dendrimer-encapsulated nanoparticles as catalysts: a review of the research advances

Abstract

Bimetallic dendrimer-encapsulated nanoparticles (DENs) are important materials, because they have demonstrated improvement in performance compared to the monometallic DENs in many systems when they are used as catalysts. This tutorial review focuses on the recent research advances in bimetallic DENs with respect to their synthesis, characterization, and applications as catalysts. Bimetallic DENs can be made mainly via three routes: co-complexation, sequential loading, and partial displacement. The research in bimetallic DENs has been significantly promoted by the advancement of characterization instruments. The performances of bimetallic DENs as homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts in organic synthesis have been compared with both monometallic DENs and their physical mixtures. It is concluded that the synergistic electronic effect in bimetallic nanoparticles enhances their catalytic activities.

Graphical abstract: Bimetallic dendrimer-encapsulated nanoparticles as catalysts: a review of the research advances

Article information

Article type
Tutorial Review
Submitted
01 Feb 2008
First published
26 Jun 2008
This article is Open Access

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2008,37, 1619-1628

Bimetallic dendrimer-encapsulated nanoparticles as catalysts: a review of the research advances

X. Peng, Q. Pan and G. L. Rempel, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2008, 37, 1619 DOI: 10.1039/B716441F

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