Controlled Synthesis of Pt-Ni Bimetallic Catalysts and Study of Their Catalytic Properties

• Main Author: Wu, Yuen (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Renewable energy resources.; Inorganic chemistry.; Catalysis.; Nanochemistry.; Renewable energy sources.; Alternate energy sources.; Green energy industries.; Inorganic Chemistry.; Renewable and Green Energy.

This thesis focuses on the controlled synthesis of Pt–Ni bimetallic nanoparticles and the study of their catalytic properties. It discusses in detail the nucleation mechanism and the growth process of bimetallic systems, which is vital for a deeper understanding of the design of bimetallic catalysts...