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Shape-controlled metal nanocrystals for catalytic applications

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 August 2014

Aleksey Ruditskiy ,
Sang-Il Choi ,
Hsin-Chieh Peng  and
Younan Xia
Aleksey Ruditskiy
Affiliation:
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA; aruditskiy3@gatech.edu
Sang-Il Choi
Affiliation:
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA; sangil.choi@bme.gatech.edu
Hsin-Chieh Peng
Affiliation:
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA; hcpeng@gatech.edu
Younan Xia
Affiliation:
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA; younan.xia@bme.gatech.edu
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Abstract

The implication of shape control in nanocrystal synthesis goes far beyond aesthetic appeal. For metal nanocrystals, the shape not only determines their physicochemical properties but also their technological relevance for catalytic, plasmonic, photonic, and electronic applications. In particular, heterogeneous catalysis is a field that can benefit tremendously from the availability of metal nanocrystals with well-controlled shapes, which may serve to significantly increase reaction efficiency while decreasing material cost. This article provides a brief overview of our recent progress in generating shape-controlled nanocrystals with enhanced catalytic activity toward oxygen reduction and formic acid oxidation, two reactions that are crucial for the successful commercialization of fuel cell technology. The impact on other industrially important reactions will be discussed as well. We hope that this article provides a roadmap for further development of metal nanocrystal-based catalysts with enhanced performance through shape-controlled synthesis.

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Nanoscalenanostructuremetal

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MRS Bulletin , Volume 39 , Issue 8: New Materials for Post-Si Computing , August 2014 , pp. 727 - 737
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2014 

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