Pt-around-Au nanocomposite is synthesized using the electrostatic selfassembly method. This catalyst shows significantly improved activity towards formic acid oxidation. The possible reason is the efficient spillover of HCOO from Au to the surrounding Pt NPs, where HCOO is further oxidized to CO2.
Revised: October 8, 2010 |
Published: March 1, 2010
Citation
Zhang S., Y. Shao, G. Yin, and Y. Lin. 2010.Electrostatic Self-Assembly of Pt-around-Au Nanocomposite with High Activity towards Formic Acid Oxidation.Angewandte Chemie International Edition 49, no. 12:2211-2214.PNNL-SA-70306.doi:10.1002/anie.200906987