Seed-mediated growth of MOF-encapsulated Pd@Ag core–shell nanoparticles: toward advanced room temperature nanocatalysts

Abstract

Core–shell Pd@Ag nanoparticles are formed within the pores of MOFs via a seed mediated growth strategy with activated hydrogen atoms as the reducing agent, leading to a family of bimetallic core–shell MOF nanomaterials with excelling catalytic performance in room temperature reactions.