Microscopy and crystallography are two essential experimental methodologies for
advancing modern science. They complement one another, with microscopy typically relying …

Size is one of the most significant issues in materials science. As an important transition from
atomic scale to nano scale, sub-nano scale is the key to materials science research. Due to …

Photocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) offers a promising pathway for sustainable
hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2) production but faces challenges in develo** catalysts with …

Pt-based intermetallic alloy particles with a Pt skin layer have higher catalytic activity than
solid-solution alloy particles and have attracted considerable attention for practical …

Supported nanocatalysts are crucial for hydrogen production, yet their activity and stability
are challenging to manage due to complex metal-support interfaces. Herein, we design Pt …

Identifying the atomic structure and chemical composition of active sites on nanocatalysts
has been a long pursuit in heterogeneous catalysis. Yet, determining the magnetic structure …

Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) as a zero-emission power source attracts
broad interest. Carbon supports, where catalytic nanoparticles are loaded, are pivotal in …

The rational design of electrocatalysts possess tremendous potential to overcome the
energy crisis; however, construction of multifunctional catalysts remains a great challenge …

Identifying the grain distribution and grain boundaries of nanoparticles is important for
predicting their properties. Experimental methods for identifying the crystallographic …

Although carbon-based catalysts show great potential in oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), it
is still a challenge to increase their catalytic efficacy while reducing the amount of precious …