Bromine anion-induced synthesis of copper nanoplates and their recyclable catalytic activity towards 4-nitrophenol reduction
Yao Li, Zhengyang Fan, Hongwei Yang, Ximin Yuan, Yunxiu Chao, Yuxiu Li, Chuan Wang
Abstract
Selective strong adsorption of bromine ions on the {111} crystal plane of copper blocked the growth along the {111} crystal plane and thereby promoted the formation of copper nanoplates instead of copper nanowires.
Topics & Concepts
CopperBromine4-NitrophenolCatalysisAdsorptionIonInorganic chemistryChemistryCrystal (programming language)Selective catalytic reductionMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryComputer scienceProgramming languageNanomaterials for catalytic reactionsNanocluster Synthesis and ApplicationsCopper-based nanomaterials and applications