Synthesis of unconventional Pd–Se nanoparticles for phase-dependent ethanol electrooxidation
Zhenya Hu, Niuwa Yang, Yongjun Feng, Lin Xu, Chaoquan Hu, Hui Liu, Shaonan Tian, Jun Yang
Abstract
nanoparticles are synthesized, which show phase-dependent electrocatalysis for the ethanol oxidation reaction. This work advances the controllable synthesis of transition metal selenides and inspires their applications in electrocatalysis.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrocatalystMonoclinic crystal systemOrthorhombic crystal systemNanoparticlePhase (matter)EthanolMaterials scienceMetalCatalysisNanotechnologyTransition metalChemical engineeringChemistryInorganic chemistryPhysical chemistryCrystallographyElectrochemistryElectrodeCrystal structureMetallurgyOrganic chemistryEngineeringQuantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionChalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films