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 …

Electrochemical biosensors: Perspective on functional nanomaterials for on-site analysis

IH Cho, DH Kim, S Park - Biomaterials research, 2020 - spj.science.org
Background The electrochemical biosensor is one of the typical sensing devices based on
transducing the biochemical events to electrical signals. In this type of sensor, an electrode …

Nanoscale structure design for high‐performance Pt‐based ORR catalysts

M Liu, Z Zhao, X Duan, Y Huang - Advanced Materials, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Proton‐exchange‐membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are of considerable interest for direct
chemical‐to‐electrical energy conversion and may represent an ultimate solution for mobile …

Combining theory and experiment in electrocatalysis: Insights into materials design

ZW Seh, J Kibsgaard, CF Dickens, IB Chorkendorff… - Science, 2017 - science.org
BACKGROUND With a rising global population, increasing energy demands, and
impending climate change, major concerns have been raised over the security of our energy …

Shape-controlled synthesis of platinum-based nanocrystals and their electrocatalytic applications in fuel cells

C Li, N Clament Sagaya Selvam, J Fang - Nano-Micro Letters, 2023 - Springer
To achieve environmentally benign energy conversion with the carbon neutrality target via
electrochemical reactions, the innovation of electrocatalysts plays a vital role in the …

Retrospect and prospect: nanoarchitectonics of platinum‐group‐metal‐based materials

M Han, K Kani, J Na, J Kim, Y Bando… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Nanoarchitectonics, a concept encompassing nanoscale microstructures and atomic
arrangements in materials, enables the precise modification of materials for desired …

Seed‐mediated growth of colloidal metal nanocrystals

Y **a, KD Gilroy, HC Peng, X **a - … Chemie International Edition, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Seed‐mediated growth is a powerful and versatile approach for the synthesis of colloidal
metal nanocrystals. The vast allure of this approach mainly stems from the staggering …

Metal-free catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction

L Dai, Y Xue, L Qu, HJ Choi, JB Baek - Chemical reviews, 2015 - ACS Publications
The rising global energy demand and environmental impact of traditional energy resources
pose serious challenges to human health, energy security, and environmental protection.(1 …

Surface coordination chemistry of metal nanomaterials

P Liu, R Qin, G Fu, N Zheng - Journal of the American Chemical …, 2017 - ACS Publications
Surface coordination chemistry of nanomaterials deals with the chemistry on how ligands
are coordinated on their surface metal atoms and influence their properties at the molecular …