Abstract
Using a successive method, PAMAM dendrimer-encapsulated bimetallic PdPt nanoparticles have been successfully prepared with core-shell structures (Pd@Pt DENs). Evidenced by UV-vis spectra, high resolution transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), the obtained Pd@Pt DENs are monodispersed and located inside the cavity of dendrimers, and they show a different structure from monometallic Pt or Pd and alloy PdPt DENs. The core-shell structure of Pd@Pt DENs is further confirmed by infrared measurements with carbon monoxide (IR-CO) probe. In order to prepare Pd@Pt DENs, a required Pd/Pt ratio of 1:2 is determined for the Pt shell to cover the Pd core completely. Finally, a mechanism for the formation of Pd@Pt DENs is proposed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 541-546 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Chinese Journal of Chemistry |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- core-shell nanoparticles
- dendrimer-encapsulated nanoparticles (DENs)
- infrared carbon monoxide (IR-CO) probe
- poly(amidoamine) (PAMAM) dendrimer