Ligand-induced changes in the electrocatalytic activity of atomically precise Au<sub>25</sub> nanoclusters
Lipan Luo, Xia Zhou, Yuping Chen, Fang Sun, Likai Wang, Qing Tang
Abstract
Using ligand-protected Au 25 nanoclusters as a prototype model, we demonstrated that hydrophilic ligands enhance the hydrogen evolution reaction while hydrophobic ligands improve the efficiency of CO 2 electroreduction to CO.
Topics & Concepts
NanoclustersLigand (biochemistry)ChemistryMaterials scienceNanotechnologyBiochemistryReceptorNanocluster Synthesis and ApplicationsAdvanced Nanomaterials in CatalysisGold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications