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Hollow Structured Transition Metal Phosphates and Their Applications
Samira Munkaila1, Rabin Dahal1, Manzili Kokayi1
1Department of Chemistry, North Carolina A&T State University, 1601 E. Market St, Greensboro, NC 27411.
Chemical Record (New York, N.Y.)
|July 11, 2022
Summary
Hollow transition metal phosphates offer high surface area and tunable properties for advanced technologies. Their synthesis and applications, particularly in energy storage and catalysis, are reviewed, highlighting future potential.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
Background:
- Hollow nanostructures of transition metal phosphates are gaining significant attention due to their unique structural features.
- These features include a high surface area, internal void space, and controllable composition and dimensions, making them promising for various technological applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- This review aims to discuss emerging synthesis methods for hollow transition metal phosphates.
- It also explores their diverse applications, with a focus on energy storage, and identifies current challenges and future perspectives.
Main Methods:
- The review discusses template-free, hard-templating, and soft-templating synthesis strategies.
- It synthesizes information from existing literature on the fabrication of these nanostructures.
Main Results:
- Hollow metal phosphates exhibit significant advantages in energy storage, particularly as supercapacitor materials.
- Other key applications include drug delivery, water splitting, catalysis, and adsorption.
Conclusions:
- Strategic modifications of hollow metal phosphates' properties can fulfill a broader range of application requirements.
- Further research into synthesis routes is needed to overcome existing challenges and unlock their full potential.
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