Template-directed synthesis of one-dimensional hexagonal PdTe nanowires for efficient ethanol electrooxidation†
Abstract
A template-directed synthesis of one-dimensional hexagonal PdTe nanowires using Te nanowires as a template through a two-step hydrothermal process is developed, which exhibit excellent mass activity of 4.4 A mgPd−1 for ethanol electrooxidation in an alkaline medium. This work enriches the controlled synthesis of one-dimensional noble metal chalcogenide nanomaterials.
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