Synthesis of unconventional Pd-Se nanoparticles for phase-dependent ethanol electrooxidation

By tuning the amount of the Se precursors during the synthesis, orthorhombic PdSe2, cubic Pd17Se15, and monoclinic Pd7Se2 nanoparticles are synthesized, which show phase-dependent electrocatalysis for the ethanol oxidation reaction. This work advances the controllable synthesis of transition metal selenides and inspires their applications in electrocatalysis.

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By adjusting the amount of Se precursors, orthorhombic PdSe2, cubic Pd17Se15, and monoclinic Pd7Se2 nanoparticles were synthesized, exhibiting phase-dependent electrocatalysis for ethanol oxidation reaction. This study advances the controlled synthesis of transition metal selenides and inspires their applications in electrocatalysis.