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Title: Monodisperse Pt{sub 3}Co nanoparticles as a catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction : size-dependent activity.

Journal Article · · J. Phys. Chem. Lett.
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/jp908203p· OSTI ID:994067

Monodisperse Pt{sub 3}Co nanoparticles with size controlled from 3 to 9 nm have been synthesized through an organic solvothermal approach and applied as electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction. Electrochemical study shows that the Pt{sub 3}Co nanoparticles are highly active for the oxygen reduction reaction and the activity is size-dependent. The optimal size for maximal mass activity was established to be around 4.5 nm by balancing the electrochemically active surface area and specific activity.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
994067
Report Number(s):
ANL/MSD/JA-68520; TRN: US201024%%256
Journal Information:
J. Phys. Chem. Lett., Vol. 113, Issue Oct. 16, 2009
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH