We report cuboctahedral Pd nanoparticles on WC synthesized by the polyol process using ethylene glycol with NO(3)(-) and Fe(3+)/Fe(2+) ions. The cuboctahedral Pd/WC shows much improved electrocatalytic activity for methanol electrooxidation in alkaline solution.

TiO2 nanoparticles, as a photocatalyst for oxidation of dimethyl methylphosphonate (DMMP) as an organophosphorus simulant of chemical warfare agent, were prepared by using sol-gel method. The prepared nanoparticles were then modified with transition metals in order to decrease the electron-hole recombination and increase the photocatalytic activity. Transition metal ions including Pt...

The design and fabrication of core-shell nanostructures with steerable morphologies and tailored performances have aroused abundant scientific studies for organic transformations. We here report the preparation of multifunctional and highly efficient core-shell microspheres, which bear a carbon-protected magnetic Fe3O4 core, a transition layer of active Pd nanoparticles (NPs) and an outer shell...

Carbon dots were used as a reducing agent for the synthesis of Pd nanoparticles coated with ultrathin carbon dot shells of ca. 4 nm. The resulting composite nanoparticles showed high catalytic activity for the Heck and Suzuki coupling reactions.

Self-metalation is a promising route to include single metal atom in tetrapyrrolic macrocycle organic frameworks supported by surfaces. The molecule–surface interaction may provide the charge transfer and geometric distortion of molecular plane necessary for inclusion. However, at surface presence an activation barrier can represent obstacle that cannot be compensated higher substrate temperatu...

Several novel composite membranes were prepared to separate and recycle amoxicillin from pharmaceutical wastewater via nanofiltration process. The synthesis of these membranes included three stages: 1- preparation of polysulfone ultrafiltration membranes as a support via phase separation process, 2- modification of its surface by interfacial polymerization as a selective layer (polyamide), and ...

Heterogeneous single-metal-site catalysts (HSMSCs) have attracted considerable interest, but most studies focused on the metal atoms in active site while ignoring key role of ligands. The unique coordination environment a single-site catalyst is crucial for realizing its potential. Constructing this kind via feasible and practical fabrication method challenging. Herein, Pd with iodide ligands s...

The hollow palladium nanospheres with the porous shell comprised of uniform 5 nm Pd nanoparticles (Pd NS-HP) have been synthesized successfully by employing a simple replacement process between PdCl4(2-) ions and Co with the assistance of a structure-directing agent, polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP). Then, the obtained Pd NS-HP is supported on graphene nanosheets (GN) to prepare Pd NS-HP/GN composit...

Thin nanosheets from a layered zirconium phosphate-carboxyphosphonate is reported here. Small Pd nanoparticles have been supported on these nanosheets by an efficient method. The resulting Pd-catalyst was fully characterized and tested in the Suzuki-Miyaura coupling. The catalytic system proved its efficiency as it was reused for several cycles and showed low Pd leaching.