Au/M (M = Ag, Pd, Pt) bimetallic nanoparticles with enhanced catalytic activity for aerobic glucose oxidation

Bimetallic nanoparticles (BNPs) are important in catalysis because of the synergic interaction between two different elements contained in one particle, which leads to the enhanced catalytic activity and selectivity distinct from those of the corresponding monometallic particles. With significant research efforts, a lot of new efficient catalytic systems have been developed on the basis of the peculiar properties of nanometric Au NPs. In this review, we provide an overview of our recent development of Au/Ag, Au/Pd, and Au/Pt BNPs for the improved catalytic performance toward aerobic glucose oxidation, in connection with the transmission electron microscopy images for the structure determination. Copyright © 2013 American Scientific Publishers.