Oleylamine-mediated shape evolution of palladium nanocrystals

Zhiqiang Niu, Qing Peng, Ming Gong, Hongpan Rong, Yadong Li*

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Abstract

Shape control: Uniform Pd nanocrystals in the shape of icosa-, deca-, octa-, tetrahedron, and triangular plate were prepared in a hydrophobic system in which oleylamine (OAm) plays a crucial role in shape evolution by mediating the counterbalance between crystal strain and surface energy (see picture). The as-obtained Pd nanocrystals are catalytically active in the oxidation of formic acid.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6315-6319
Number of pages5
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume50
Issue number28
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Jul 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • crystal growth
  • electrochemistry
  • nanoparticles
  • palladium
  • solvothermal synthesis

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