Toward electrocatalytic methanol oxidation reaction: longstanding debates and emerging catalysts
The study of direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) has lasted around 70 years, since the first
investigation in the early 1950s. Though enormous effort has been devoted in this field, it is …
investigation in the early 1950s. Though enormous effort has been devoted in this field, it is …
Chemistry and properties of nanocrystals of different shapes
The field of nanocatalysis (in which nanoparticles are used to catalyze reactions) has
undergone an exponential growth during the past decade. Two types of studies have been …
undergone an exponential growth during the past decade. Two types of studies have been …
Nanoalloys: from theory to applications of alloy clusters and nanoparticles
Clusters or nanoparticles are aggregates of between a few and many millions of atoms or
molecules. They may consist of identical atoms, or molecules, or two or more different …
molecules. They may consist of identical atoms, or molecules, or two or more different …
Nanoparticles as recyclable catalysts: the frontier between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis
Interest in catalysis by metal nanoparticles (NPs) is increasing dramatically, as reflected by
the large number of publications in the last five years. This field,“semi‐heterogeneous …
the large number of publications in the last five years. This field,“semi‐heterogeneous …
Lattice-confined Ru clusters with high CO tolerance and activity for the hydrogen oxidation reaction
Y Zhou, Z **e, J Jiang, J Wang, X Song, Q He… - Nature Catalysis, 2020 - nature.com
An efficient catalyst for the hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) must maintain an oxide-free
metal surface in a relatively high potential range. This requirement automatically excludes …
metal surface in a relatively high potential range. This requirement automatically excludes …
Recent progress of carbon-supported single-atom catalysts for energy conversion and storage
Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have the advantages of both homogeneous and
heterogeneous catalysts, which show promising application potentials in many renewable …
heterogeneous catalysts, which show promising application potentials in many renewable …
Graphene-supported nanoelectrocatalysts for fuel cells: synthesis, properties, and applications
With the rapid increase of energy demand in people's daily life and the depletion of fossil
fuel reserves, research on new environment-friendly energy sources and their practical …
fuel reserves, research on new environment-friendly energy sources and their practical …
[HTML][HTML] Microwave-assisted preparation of inorganic nanostructures in liquid phase
YJ Zhu, F Chen - Chemical reviews, 2014 - ACS Publications
The heating effect of microwaves was accidentally discovered in 1945 by Percy LeBaron
Spencer, an American engineer and inventor, at the Raytheon Co. While working on radar …
Spencer, an American engineer and inventor, at the Raytheon Co. While working on radar …
Ru–Pt core–shell nanoparticles for preferential oxidation of carbon monoxide in hydrogen
Most of the world's hydrogen supply is currently obtained by reforming hydrocarbons.'
Reformate'hydrogen contains significant quantities of CO that poison current hydrogen fuel …
Reformate'hydrogen contains significant quantities of CO that poison current hydrogen fuel …
Metal–organic frameworks for electrocatalysis: beyond their derivatives
Electrocatalysis is at the heart of many significant chemical transformation processes and
advanced clean energy technologies. Traditional noble/transition metal oxides are widely …
advanced clean energy technologies. Traditional noble/transition metal oxides are widely …