In 2022,Wang, Jingwei; Yan, Hongliang; Li, Xinxue published an article in Energy & Fuels. The title of the article was 《Synthesis of PtCu Rhombic Dodecahedral Nanoframes Decorated with Six Nanobranches for Efficient Methanol Electrooxidation》.Category: copper-catalyst The author mentioned the following in the article:
Engineering the structure of metal nanocrystals is critical to optimize their catalytic performance. In recent years, nanoframes have emerged as potential catalysts owing to their high at. utilization, abundant catalytically active sites, and three-dimensional accessible surfaces. Herein, PtCu rhombic dodecahedral nanoframes (RDFs) were synthesized via a facile one-pot solvothermal method by using hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide as the structure-directing and stabilizing agent. Notably, the prepared PtCu RDFs each contain six nanobranches selectively protruding from their six 〈100〉 vertices. The nanobranches possess various high-index facets, which may act as highly active sites for electrochem. catalysis. Electrocatalytic measurements demonstrate that the prepared PtCu RDFs have superior catalytic activity and stability relative to the Pt/C catalyst for the methanol oxidation reaction (MOR). We hope that this synthetic approach will introduce new insights into the construction of Pt-based nanostructures for the MOR or other catalytic applications. The experimental part of the paper was very detailed, including the reaction process of Bis(acetylacetone)copper(cas: 13395-16-9Category: copper-catalyst)
Bis(acetylacetone)copper(cas: 13395-16-9) is used as PVC stabilizer, and curing agents for epoxy resins, acrylic adhesives and silicone rubbers. It is also used as solvents, lubricant additives, paint drier, and pesticides.Category: copper-catalyst
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Copper catalysis in organic synthesis – NCBI,
Special Issue “Fundamentals and Applications of Copper-Based Catalysts”