title: Direct synthesis of spatially-controlled Pt-on-Pd bimetallic nanodendrites with superior electrocatalytic activity.
abstract: Here we report a facile synthesis of Pt-on-Pd bimetallic nanodendrites with a Pd interior and dendritic Pt exterior. The developed route rationally utilizes the spontaneous separation of the depositions of Pd and Pt, which endows direct formation of Pt-on-Pd nanodendrites. This is a truly simple and unique process that is quite different from the traditional seed-mediated growth strategy. Fine-tuning of the Pt and Pd ratios afforded Pt-on-Pd nanodendrites with superior electrocatalytic activity in comparison with commercial Pt electrocatalysts.
authors: World Premier International (WPI) Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Namiki 1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan.
authors: Liang
authors: L
authors: Wang
authors: Yoshihiro
authors: Y
authors: Nemoto
authors: Yusuke
authors: Y
authors: Yamauchi