Issue 11, 2021

Etching to unveil active sites of nanocatalysts for electrocatalysis

Abstract

Etching is an effective technique to expose catalytically active sites on the surface of nanocrystals by modifying the surface structure and composition. In this review, various physical and chemical etching methods, specifically developed for nanocrystal systems, as well as their advantages and disadvantages, are introduced. The surface changes in the etched nanocrystals are discussed in view of their impact on catalytic activity and stability to understand the relationship between the nanosurface and catalytic performance. Furthermore, we discuss the standing challenges and provide future research directions in this relevant field, which would lead to fruitful outcomes in developing highly stable and active electrocatalysts for sustainable energy technologies.

Graphical abstract: Etching to unveil active sites of nanocatalysts for electrocatalysis

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
10 Feb 2021
Accepted
25 Mär 2021
First published
31 Mär 2021

Mater. Chem. Front., 2021,5, 3962-3985

Etching to unveil active sites of nanocatalysts for electrocatalysis

S. Choi, Y. Park, H. J. Kim, S. Choi and K. Lee, Mater. Chem. Front., 2021, 5, 3962 DOI: 10.1039/D1QM00233C

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