A Floral Revolution: Unveiling the Potential and Catalytic Brilliance of Bimetallic Nanoflowers

Abstract

The novel flower shaped nanomaterials, known as Nanoflowers (NFs), have attracted the interest of the scientific community around the world with their unique morphology, ease of synthesis, large surface-to-volume ratio, and high electron conductivity, making them a promising nanomaterial for various relevant applications. Bimetallic NFs comprise of two different metallic elements, with superior properties due to the synergistic effect between the hereditary properties of the constituent metal atoms. Bimetallic NFs can be synthesized through various methods, each offering unique advantages. Conventional methods provide a traditional approach to NF synthesis, while electrodeposition methods offer precise control over NF morphology and composition. Biological methods harness the power of biological systems for green and sustainable NF synthesis. Various characterization techniques for identifying the morphology of NFs include HR-TEM, SEM, EDX, XRD etc. These NFs exhibit exemplary catalytic activity with high selectivity and catalytic yield due to their large surface areas and augmented active site density. This review delineates the synthesis, morphology, electronic properties and catalytic applications of bimetallic NFs. The manuscript depicts various catalytic reactions and focuses on mechanism and role of bimetallic NFs in these reactions. Moreover, the recent challenges and future prospects of these bimetallic NFs are well discussed in detail.