What are the Applications of Noble Metal Nanocrystals in Catalysis?
Noble metal nanocrystals find applications in various catalytic processes including: - Hydrogenation: In the hydrogenation of unsaturated organic compounds. - Electrocatalysis: In fuel cells and batteries, particularly in the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). - Oxidation Reactions: In environmental catalysis, such as the oxidation of carbon monoxide (CO). - Photocatalysis: In solar energy conversion and environmental remediation.
