Morphological Control of Catalytically Active Platinum Nanocrystals

Abstract

Activity revived: Platinum nanoparticles (cuboctahedra, cubes, and porous particles, see picture, from left to right) capped with alkylammonium ions are synthesized by manipulating the reduction kinetics. The catalytic activity of these nanoparticles is superior to that of nanoparticles whose shape was controlled with a polymeric capping agent and foreign metal ions. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2006/z603068_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.