Asian Basic and Applied Research Journal

A Mini Review on Synthesis, Morphology and Applications of PtP2 Nanoparticles

P. P. George *

Department of Basic Science and Humanities, Mangalam College of Engineering, (Affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, CET Campus, Thiruvananthapuram-695016 and approved by AICTE, New Delhi) Mangalam Campus, Vettimukal P. O. Ettumanoor, Kottayam Dist., Kerala 686631, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

In this review three distinct methods of synthesis of platinum phosphide nanoparticles were highlighted. The first method requires platinum phosphine precursor and anerobic condition for the synthesis of PtP₂ nanoparticles/silica xerogel matrix. The second method is the dissociation of platinum precursor into PtP₂ nanoparticles mediated through reaction under autogenic pressure at elevated temperature (RAPET) method. The last method requires combined approach of pyrolysis and template for the generation of PtP₂ nanoparticles shielded within in the nitrogen and phosphorus doped carbon.

Keywords: Chemical synthesis, XRD analysis, anaerobic synthesis, RAPET approach

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