Issue 13, 2015

Template engaged synthesis of hollow ceria-based composites

Abstract

Hollow ceria-based composites, which consist of noble metal nanoparticles or metal oxides as a secondary component, are being studied extensively for potential applications in heterogeneous catalysis. This is due to their unique features, which exhibit the advantages of a hollow structure (e.g. high surface area and low weight), and also integrate the properties of ceria and noble metals/metal oxides. More importantly, the synergistic effect between constituents in hollow ceria-based composites has been demonstrated in various catalytic reactions. In this feature article, we summarize the state-of-the-art in the synthesis of hollow ceria-based composites, including traditional hard-templates and more recently, sacrificial-template engaged strategies, highlighting the key role of selected templates in the formation of hollow composites. In addition, the catalytic applications of hollow ceria-based composites are briefly surveyed. Finally, challenges and perspectives on future advances of hollow ceria-based composites are outlined.

Graphical abstract: Template engaged synthesis of hollow ceria-based composites

Article information

Article type
Feature Article
Submitted
30 Dec 2014
Accepted
19 Feb 2015
First published
25 Feb 2015

Nanoscale, 2015,7, 5578-5591

Author version available

Template engaged synthesis of hollow ceria-based composites

G. Chen, F. Rosei and D. Ma, Nanoscale, 2015, 7, 5578 DOI: 10.1039/C4NR07674E

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