Biomass-derived ordered mesoporous carbon nano-ellipsoid encapsulated metal nanoparticles inside: ideal nanoreactors for shape-selective catalysis

Abstract

Ordered mesoporous polymers and carbon with a nano-ellipsoid morphology were synthesized by hydrothermal carbonization of biomass derivatives. Their multifunctional features have been demonstrated and the ability of encapsulating metal nanoparticles (NPs) is presented. With the merits of porosity and anchored metal NPs, the hybrid nanocatalyst shows potential for shape-selective hydrogenation.