Carbon Nanotubes Stabilize Single Platinum Atoms (IMAGE)

Aalto University

Carbon Nanotubes Stabilize Single Platinum Atoms

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DFT (density functional theory) suggests that carbon nanotubes stabilize single platinum atoms and that hydrogen evolution reaction takes place more efficiently on their surfaces, compared to conventional platinum nanoparticles.

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Aalto University

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