Chinese Journal of Catalysis ›› 2017, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (6): 970-990.DOI: 10.1016/S1872-2067(17)62818-3

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Advanced yolk-shell nanoparticles as nanoreactors for energy conversion

Meiwen Wang, Yash Boyjoo, Jian Pan, Shaobin Wang, Jian Liu   

  1. Department of Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, WA 6845, Australia
  • Received:2016-10-28 Revised:2017-03-13 Online:2017-06-18 Published:2017-06-08

Abstract:

Yolk-shell structured nanoparticles are of immense scientific and technological interests because of their unique architecture and myriad of applications. This review summarizes recent progresses in the use of yolk-shell structured nanoparticles as nanoreactors for various chemical reactions. A very brief overview of synthetic strategies is provided with emphasis on recent research progress in the last five years. Catalytic applications of these yolk-shell structured nanoreactors are then discussed by covering photocatalysis, methane reforming and electrochemical conversion. The state of the art research and perspective in future development are also highlighted.

Key words: Yolk-shell nanoreactors, Energy conversion applications, Photocatalysis, Fuel cell, Utilization of carbon sources