Facile and green decoration of Pd nanoparticles on macroporous carbon by polyoxometalate with enhanced electrocatalytic ability

Abstract

A well-defined Pd nanoparticles@polyoxometalates/macroporous carbon (Pd@POMs/MPC) tri-component nanohybrid has been developed using a facile, green, and one-pot synthesis method. The polyoxometalates were used as both reductant and bridging molecules. The novel nanohybrids of Pd@POMs/MPC can provide new features for electro-catalytic applications, because of the synergetic effects of Pd nanoparticles and MPC materials. The successful fabrication of Pd@POMs/MPC holds great promise for the design of electrochemical sensors, and is a promising material to promote the development of new electrode materials.