Synthesis of shaped Pt nanoparticles using common anions or small molecules as shape-directing agents: observation of a strong halide or pseudo-halide effect

Jason A. Michel, William Morris, Charles M. Lukehart

Journal of Materials Chemistry A · 2014 · 42 citations · 52 references

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Shape selectivity between cubic and tetrahedral Pt colloidal nanocrystals is achieved simply by selection of [Pt(OH)<sub>6</sub>]<sup>2−</sup> or [PtI<sub>6</sub>]<sup>2−</sup>, respectively, as the Pt precursor in basic aqueous solutions.

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