The successful synthesis of noble-metal nanocrystals with controlled shapes offers many
opportunities to not only maneuver their physicochemical properties but also optimize their …

Nanocrystals offer a unique platform for tailoring the physicochemical properties of solid
materials to enhance their performances in various applications. While most work on …

Ammonia is an important chemical for synthesized fertilizers traditionally and for a potential
energy vector increasingly. Industrial ammonia synthesis through the Haber–Bosch process …

Defects may display high reactivity because the specific arrangement of atoms differs from
crystalline surfaces. We demonstrate that high-temperature steam pretreatment of palladium …

As a key structural parameter, phase depicts the arrangement of atoms in materials.
Normally, a nanomaterial exists in its thermodynamically stable crystal phase. With the …

Hydrogen is a clean and renewable energy carrier for powering future transportation and
other applications. Water electrolysis is a promising option for hydrogen production from …

This review provides a synthetic overview of the recent research advancements addressing
the topic of catalysis with colloidal ruthenium metal nanoparticles through the last five years …

Bimetallic nanocrystals often outperform their monometallic counterparts in catalysis as a
result of the electronic coupling and geometric effect arising from two different metals. Here …

Metal nanocrystals with controlled shapes or surface structures have received increasing
attention, owing to their desirable properties for applications ranging from catalysis to …

There is a growing interest in controlling the synthesis of colloidal metal nanocrystals and
thus tailoring their properties toward various applications. In this context, choosing an …