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Size‐ and Shape‐Selective Synthesis of Metal Nanocrystals and Nanowires Using CO as a Reducing Agent
Author(s) -
Kang Yijin,
Ye Xingchen,
Murray Christopher B.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
angewandte chemie international edition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.831
H-Index - 550
eISSN - 1521-3773
pISSN - 1433-7851
DOI - 10.1002/anie.201003383
Subject(s) - nanocrystal , dispersity , nanotechnology , nanowire , palladium , materials science , carbon monoxide , platinum , metal , computer science , chemistry , catalysis , metallurgy , polymer chemistry , organic chemistry
Putting the pedal to the metal : A facile strategy for the synthesis of metal nanocrystals is demonstrated that employs carbon monoxide as a reducing agent. Highly monodisperse platinum nanocubes, spherical palladium nanocrystals, and ultrathin gold nanowires can be produced within 15 minutes.