Size-Dependent Enhancement of Electrocatalytic Performance in Relatively Defect-Free, Processed Ultrathin Platinum Nanowires
Journal Article
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· Nano Letters
OSTI ID:1049301
We report on the synthesis, characterization, and electrocatalytic performance of ultrathin Pt nanowires with a diameter of less than 2 nm. An acid-wash protocol was employed in order to yield highly exfoliated, crystalline nanowires with a diameter of 1.3 {+-} 0.4 nm. The electrocatalytic activity of these nanowires toward the oxygen reduction reaction was studied in relation to the activity of both supported and unsupported Pt nanoparticles as well as with previously synthesized Pt nanotubes. Our ultrathin, acid-treated, unsupported nanowires displayed an electrochemical surface area activity of 1.45 mA/cm{sup 2}, which was nearly 4 times greater than that of analogous, unsupported platinum nanotubes and 7 times greater than that of commercial supported platinum nanoparticles.
- Research Organization:
- Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Center for Functional Nanomaterials
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE SC OFFICE OF SCIENCE (SC)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-98CH10886
- OSTI ID:
- 1049301
- Report Number(s):
- BNL--93777-2012-JA; KC020401H
- Journal Information:
- Nano Letters, Journal Name: Nano Letters Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 10
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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