Osmium and OsOx nanoparticles: an overview of syntheses and applications

Precious metal nanoparticles are key for a range of applications ranging from catalysis and sensing to medicine. While gold (Au), silver (Ag), platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd) or ruthenium (Ru) have been widely studied, other precious metals less investigated. Osmium (Os) is one the least studied metals. However, Os interesting materials since they present unique features compared nanomaterials reported be useful applications, instance. With increasing availability advanced characterization techniques, investigating properties relatively small clusters has become easier it can expected that our knowledge on will increase in coming years. This review aims give an overview oxide syntheses applications.