Lattice-Strained Bimetallic Nanocatalysts: Fundamentals of Synthesis and Structure
Yaowei Wang,
Huibing Shi,
Deming Zhao,
Dongpei Zhang,
Wenjuan Yan,
Xin Jin
Affiliations
Yaowei Wang
Shandong Chambroad Zhongcheng Clean Energy, Boxing Economic Development Zone, Boxing County, Binzhou 256500, China
Huibing Shi
Shandong Chambroad Petrochemicals, Boxing Economic Development Zone, Boxing County, Binzhou 256500, China
Deming Zhao
Shandong Chambroad Petrochemicals, Boxing Economic Development Zone, Boxing County, Binzhou 256500, China
Dongpei Zhang
State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, No. 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao 266580, China
Wenjuan Yan
State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, No. 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao 266580, China
Xin Jin
State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, No. 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao 266580, China
Bimetallic nanostructured catalysts have shown great promise in the areas of energy, environment and magnetics. Tunable composition and electronic configurations due to lattice strain at bimetal interfaces have motivated researchers worldwide to explore them industrial applications. However, to date, the fundamentals of the synthesis of lattice-mismatched bimetallic nanocrystals are still largely uninvestigated for most supported catalyst materials. Therefore, in this work, we have conducted a detailed review of the synthesis and structural characterization of bimetallic nanocatalysts, particularly for renewable energies. In particular, the synthesis of Pt, Au and Pd bimetallic particles in a liquid phase has been critically discussed. The outcome of this review is to provide industrial insights of the rational design of cost-effective nanocatalysts for sustainable conversion technologies.
