Bimetallic and postsynthetically alloyed PtCu nanostructures with tunable reactivity for the methanol oxidation reaction
Haiyan Xiang, Yueshao Zheng, Yue Sun, Tingting Guo, Pei Zhang, Wei Li, Shiwei Kong, Miray Ouzounian, Hong Chen, Huimin Li, Travis Shihao Hu, Gang Yu, Yexin Feng, Song Liu
Abstract
overpotential changes. Bimetallic PtCu has high CO tolerance, maintaining high stability. This work provides an approach for the systematic design of novel catalysts and the exploration of electrocatalytic mechanisms for fuel cells and other related applications.
Topics & Concepts
Bimetallic stripReactivity (psychology)MethanolNanostructureMaterials scienceNanotechnologyCatalysisChemical engineeringChemistryOrganic chemistryMedicineAlternative medicineEngineeringPathologyElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionCatalytic Processes in Materials ScienceElectrochemical Analysis and Applications