Chemical conversion based on the crystal facet effect of transition metal oxides and construction methods for sharp-faced nanocrystals

In-depth research has found that the nanocrystal facet of transition metal oxides (TMOs) greatly affects their heterogeneous catalytic performance, as well as the property of photocatalysis, gas sensing, electrochemical reaction, etc. that are all involved in chemical conversion processes. Therefore, the facet-dependent properties of TMO nanocrystals have been fully and carefully studied by combining systematic experiments and theoretical calculations, and mechanisms of chemical reactions are accurately explained at the molecular level, which will be closer to the essence of reactions. Evidently, as an accurate investigation on crystal facets, well-defined TMO nanocrystals are the basis and premise for obtaining relevant credible results, and shape-controlled synthesis of TMO nanocrystals thereby has received great attention and development. The success in understanding of facet-dependent properties and shape-controlled synthesis of TMO nanocrystals is highly valuable for the control of reaction and the design of high-efficiency TMO nanocrystal catalysts as well as other functional materials in practical applications.

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The facet of transition metal oxide (TMO) nanocrystals greatly affects their properties, such as heterogeneous catalytic performance, photocatalysis, gas sensing, and electrochemical reactions in chemical conversion processes. By studying the facet-dependent properties through experiments and theoretical calculations, the mechanisms of chemical reactions are accurately explained at the molecular level. Well-defined TMO nanocrystals are crucial for obtaining reliable results, and shape-controlled synthesis of TMO nanocrystals has received significant attention.