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 …

Achievements, challenges and perspectives on cathode catalysts in proton exchange membrane fuel cells for transportation

XX Wang, MT Swihart, G Wu - Nature Catalysis, 2019 - nature.com
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells can use hydrogen and air to power clean electric
vehicles. However, technical barriers including high cost, limited lifetime and insufficient …

Challenges associated with hydrogen storage systems due to the hydrogen embrittlement of high strength steels

US Meda, N Bhat, A Pandey, KN Subramanya… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Hydrogen is a promising alternative to fossil fuels and is extensively used in process
industries. The transportation industry is gearing up towards the use of fuel cells where …

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 …

MXenes: Emerging 2D materials for hydrogen storage

P Kumar, S Singh, SAR Hashmi, KH Kim - Nano Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
The generation of sustainable energy has become a priority issue to properly maintain the
sustainability of humankind. To meet the future global energy demands, the efficient …

Alloy Nanocatalysts for the Electrochemical Oxygen Reduction (ORR) and the Direct Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction Reaction (CO2RR)

C Kim, F Dionigi, V Beermann, X Wang… - Advanced …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
In the face of the global energy challenge and progressing global climate change,
renewable energy systems and components, such as fuel cells and electrolyzers, which …

Enabling future nanomanufacturing through block copolymer self-assembly: A review

C Cummins, R Lundy, JJ Walsh, V Ponsinet, G Fleury… - Nano Today, 2020 - Elsevier
Self-assembly approaches, eg colloidal, emulsion and polymer phase separation, provide
scientists with an exotic yet direct platform to access technologically desired nanostructures …

Recent developments in electrode materials for the selective upgrade of biomass-derived platform molecules into high-value-added chemicals and fuels

Z Fan, W Zhang, L Li, Y Wang, Y Zou, S Wang… - Green …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
As the “fourth-largest energy source” and the “only renewable organic carbon source”,
biomass and its derived platform molecules (BDPMs) are widely used for selective …

Controlled synthesis of carbon-supported Pt-based electrocatalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells

H Liu, J Zhao, X Li - Electrochemical Energy Reviews, 2022 - Springer
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells are playing an increasing role in postpandemic
economic recovery and climate action plans. However, their performance, cost, and …

Recent advances of structurally ordered intermetallic nanoparticles for electrocatalysis

W **ao, W Lei, M Gong, HL **n, D Wang - ACS Catalysis, 2018 - ACS Publications
Structurally ordered intermetallic phases have exhibited higher and higher electrocatalytic
activity and stability than disordered alloys in many reactions such as the oxygen reduction …