Platinum Group Metal-based Nanosheets: Synthesis and Application towards Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion

Advancement in synthetic materials chemistry has brought about a new family of two-dimensional nanostructures (nanosheets) which have a variety of promising applications. In particular, synthesis of platinum group metal (PGM) oxide nanosheets such as RuO2 and IrO2 and PGM nanosheets (Pt, Ru, Rh, Pd, etc) have attracted researchers owing to the advantages of nanosheets versus nanoparticles, and the wide range of applications that PGM materials may realize. This highlight review will provide a summary of state-of-the-art PGM nanosheets and a critical assessment on the possible applications of the innovative nanomaterials. Nanosheets represent a new family of two-dimensional nanostructures with a variety of promising applications. Platinum group metal and metal oxide nanosheets have attracted particular interest owing to the advantageous contrasted with nanoparticles. Here, we will provide a summary of nanosheets based on platinum group metal and some conceivable applications of the innovative nanomaterials.