Abstract
Pd nanostructures have been synthesized by electrochemical deposition in a highly diluted solution. The morphology of the as-synthesized Pd nanostructures can be solely controlled by depositing potentials because the driving force for variable crystal nucleation and growth is only correlated with overpotentials. The as-prepared Pd nanostructures deposited at -0.25V show a 3D feather-like dendritic morphology with a nanoscale structure, which exhibits high electrocatalysis activity towards ethanol electro-oxidation in alkaline media. Moreover, the present electrochemical method can be easily applied to fabricate other noble metal nanostructures.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 085601 |
Journal | Nanotechnology |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Bioengineering
- Chemistry(all)
- Materials Science(all)
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering