Three-dimensional highly branched Pd3Cu alloy multipods as enhanced electrocatalysts for formic acid oxidation
Abstract
Pd3Cu alloy multipod nanocrystals are synthesized via a facile polyol reduction method without addition of any other surfactants and additives. The Pd3Cu alloy multipods exhibit a three-dimensional (3D) highly branched morphology which are constructed by arthrogenous branches jointed together at the center. Owing to the superior 3D multipod nanostructure, the Pd3Cu alloy presents remarkably enhanced catalytic performance toward formic acid oxidation.