Pd nanoparticles partially embedded in the inner wall of nitrogen-doped carbon hollow spheres as nanoreactors for catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol†
Abstract
Pd@nitrogen-doped carbon nanoreactors (Pd@NC) were synthesized by partially embedding small Pd nanoparticles in the inner wall of the nitrogen-doped carbon shells. Such embedment is critical for improving catalytic activity and stability.