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Cathodic Corrosion: A Quick, Clean, and Versatile Method for the Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles
Author(s) -
Yanson Alexei I.,
Rodriguez Paramaconi,
GarciaAraez Nuria,
Mom Rik V.,
Tichelaar Frans D.,
Koper Marc T. M.
Publication year - 2011
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.201100471
Subject(s) - cathodic protection , corrosion , materials science , metal , metallurgy , nanoparticle , nanotechnology , electrochemistry , chemistry , electrode
A simple and effective method for the synthesis of nanoparticles is reported based on extreme cathodic polarization of a metal, formation of cation‐stabilized metal anions, and their agglomeration (see picture). The improved catalytic activity of these nanoparticles in the oxidation of carbon monoxide as well as methanol is shown using platinum.