Three-dimensional highly branched Pd3Cu alloy multipods as enhanced electrocatalysts for formic acid oxidation. Issue 50 (4th May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fan, Yang; Zhang, Yan; Li, Huamin; Shen, Wenmei; Wang, Jiaoli; Wei, Mengmeng
• Is Part Of: RSC advances. Volume 6:Issue 50(2016)
• Page Start: 43980
• Page End: 43984
• Publication Date: 2016-05-04
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540.5
• DOI: 10.1039/c6ra07560f
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2046-2069

Abstract

Abstract : Pd3 Cu alloy multipods with three-dimensional highly branched morphology were synthesized, which presents enhanced catalytic performance toward formic acid oxidation. Abstract : Pd3 Cu alloy multipod nanocrystals are synthesized via a facile polyol reduction method without addition of any other surfactants and additives. The Pd3 Cu alloy multipods exhibit a three-dimensional (3D) highly branched morphology which are constructed by arthrogenous branches jointed together at the center. Owing to the superior 3D multipod nanostructure, the Pd3 Cu alloy presents remarkably enhanced catalytic performance toward formic acid oxidation.