Monodisperse butylphenyl-functionalized palladium (Pd-BP, dia. 2.24 nm) nanoparticles were synthesized through co-reduction of butylphenyldiazonium and H(2)PdCl(4) by NaBH(4). Because of this unique surface functionalization and a high specific electrochemical surface area (122 m(2) g(-1)), the Pd-BP nanoparticles exhibited a mass activity ∼4.5 times that of commercial Pd black for HCOOH electr...

Electrosynthesis can be carried out in emulsions formed in situ via sonication of otherwise immiscible liquid/liquid systems. The basic physical principles underlying these experiments are introduced and illustrated via three examples: the electroreduction of liquid olefins, the Kolbe electrooxidation, and the electrogeneration of leuco-methylene green.

We have successfully built a general framework to comprehend the structure-selectivity relationship in ethanol electrooxidation on platinum by density functional theory calculations. Based on the reaction mechanisms on three basal planes and five stepped surfaces, it was found that only (110) and n(111) × (110) sites can enhance CO2 selectivity but other non-selective step sites are more benefi...

By using Triton X-114 as structure-director and weak binding stabilizer, ultrathin Au, Pd and Pt nanowires are synthesized in seconds by reduction of inorganic metal precursors with KBH(4) in aqueous phase. The nanowires show high catalytic activity and long-term stability toward electrooxidation of alcohols.

Iron-based (pre)catalysts have attracted enormous attention for various electrooxidation reactions due to the low cost, high abundance, and multiple accessible redox states of iron. Herein, a well-defined helical iron borophosphate (LiFeBPO) is developed as an electro(pre)catalyst oxygen evolution reaction (OER) selective alcohol oxidation. When deposited on nickel foam (NF), LiFeBPO exhibits e...

The development of highly efficient catalysts using inexpensive and earth-abundant metals is a crucial factor in large-scale commercialization direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs). In this study, we explored new catalyst based on copper nanodendrites (CuNDs) supported carbon nanofibers/poly (para-phenylenediamine) (CNF/PpPD) nanocomposite for oxidation reaction (MOR). support was prepared paste e...