The Ni@Au core-shell nanoparticles had been successfully synthesized from aqueous solution by one-step route at room temperature. The Ni@Au nanoparticles can be an excellent catalyst for Ullmann reaction. The advantage of Ni@Au is that the catalyst does not need additional reducing agents. The Au shell can effectively protect the Ni core from oxidation. The Ni core and Au shell have both composited in structure and cooperated in function.
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