Issue 25, 2024

An experimental perspective on nanoparticle electrochemistry

Abstract

While model studies with small nanoparticles offer a bridge between applied experiments and theoretical calculations, the intricacies of working with well-defined nanoparticles in electrochemistry pose challenges for experimental researchers. This perspective dives into nanoparticle electrochemistry, provides experimental insights to uncover their intrinsic catalytic activity and draws conclusions about the effects of altering their size, composition, or loading. Our goal is to help uncover unexpected contamination sources and establish a robust experimental methodology, which eliminates external parameters that can overshadow the intrinsic activity of the nanoparticles. Additionally, we explore the experimental difficulties that can be encountered, such as stability issues, and offer strategies to mitigate their impact. From support preparation to electrocatalytic tests, we guide the reader through the entire process, shedding light on potential challenges and crucial experimental details when working with these complex systems.

Graphical abstract: An experimental perspective on nanoparticle electrochemistry

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
29 Feb 2024
Accepted
06 Jun 2024
First published
18 Jun 2024
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY license

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024,26, 17456-17466

An experimental perspective on nanoparticle electrochemistry

E. Sedano Varo, R. E. Tankard, J. L. Needham, E. Gioria, F. Romeggio, I. Chorkendorff, C. D. Damsgaard and J. Kibsgaard, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26, 17456 DOI: 10.1039/D4CP00889H

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