Synthesis of Bimetallic Nanoparticle Catalysts Using Microwave Irradiation

Abstract

1 . A bimetallic metal alloy nanoparticle comprising: a random mixture of a first metal and a second metal contacting to form a randomly alloyed bimetallic nanoparticle, wherein the first metal comprises Rh; Ir; Pd; Pt; Ni; Ag; Au; or a combination thereof and the second metal comprises Ru; Co; Ir;