Noble-metal nanocrystals with controlled shapes for catalytic and electrocatalytic applications

Y Shi, Z Lyu, M Zhao, R Chen, QN Nguyen… - Chemical …, 2020 - ACS Publications
The successful synthesis of noble-metal nanocrystals with controlled shapes offers many
opportunities to not only maneuver their physicochemical properties but also optimize their …

Colloidal synthesis of metal nanocrystals: from asymmetrical growth to symmetry breaking

QN Nguyen, C Wang, Y Shang, A Janssen… - Chemical …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Nanocrystals offer a unique platform for tailoring the physicochemical properties of solid
materials to enhance their performances in various applications. While most work on …

One-dimensional metal nanostructures: from colloidal syntheses to applications

D Huo, MJ Kim, Z Lyu, Y Shi, BJ Wiley, Y **a - Chemical reviews, 2019 - ACS Publications
This Review offers a comprehensive review of the colloidal synthesis, mechanistic
understanding, physicochemical properties, and applications of one-dimensional (1D) metal …

[HTML][HTML] Palladium-based nanomaterials: synthesis and electrochemical applications

A Chen, C Ostrom - Chemical Reviews, 2015 - ACS Publications
Cumulative anthropogenic energy demands, coupled with continual increases in carbon
dioxide emissions, have triggered a critical need for the use of non-fossil-fuel resources …

Interfacial engineering of worm-shaped palladium nanocrystals anchored on polyelectrolyte-modified MXene nanosheets for highly efficient methanol oxidation

D **ao, Q Jiang, C Xu, C Yang, L Yang, H He… - Journal of Colloid and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The development of high-efficiency methanol oxidation electrocatalysts with acceptable
costs is central to the practical use of direct methanol fuel cell. In this work, a convenient …

Polyol synthesis of nanoparticles: status and options regarding metals, oxides, chalcogenides, and non-metal elements

H Dong, YC Chen, C Feldmann - Green chemistry, 2015 - pubs.rsc.org
Since the first description by Fievet, Lagier and Figlarz in 1989, the synthesis of
nanoparticles in high-boiling, multivalent alcohols–so-called polyols–has been developed …

Galvanic replacement reaction: recent developments for engineering metal nanostructures towards catalytic applications

AGM da Silva, TS Rodrigues, SJ Haigh… - Chemical …, 2017 - pubs.rsc.org
Metallic nanoparticles have been extensively studied towards applications in catalysis.
Among the several methods for their controlled synthesis, galvanic replacement is …

Recent advances in palladium-based electrocatalysts for fuel cell reactions and hydrogen evolution reaction

L Zhang, Q Chang, H Chen, M Shao - Nano energy, 2016 - Elsevier
Platinum (Pt)-based materials are the first choice as the electrocatalyts for many
electrochemical reactions including those in fuel cells and electrolyzers due to their …

Synthesis of colloidal metal nanocrystals: A comprehensive review on the reductants

TS Rodrigues, M Zhao, TH Yang… - … A European Journal, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
There is a growing interest in controlling the synthesis of colloidal metal nanocrystals and
thus tailoring their properties toward various applications. In this context, choosing an …

Recent progress in low-dimensional palladium-based nanostructures for electrocatalysis and beyond

B Xu, Y Zhang, L Li, Q Shao, X Huang - Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Low-dimensional palladium (Pd)-based nanomaterials have been widely used as
electrocatalysts, especially in the field of fuel cells, due to their inherent advantages, such as …