Facile synthesis of mesoporous rhodium nanoparticles with exposed {100} facets for enhanced C–H oxidations

Abstract

Herein, mesoporous rhodium nanoparticles with exposed {100} facets were prepared through a soft-template strategy involving a cooperative assembly between metal precursors, surfactants and iodide ions. The obtained catalyst exhibits superior catalytic activity in C–H oxidation reactions, 2.2–3.3 times higher than that of traditional porous or nonporous rhodium nanoparticles.