Provides a systematic and coherent picture of the solution-based methods
for the preparation of noble metal-based composite nanomaterials, their
characterization, and potential applications in electrocatalysis
Within the last decade, the development of wet-chemistry methods has led
to the blossom of research in composite nanomaterials. However, the
design and synthesis of composite nanomaterials with controlled
properties remains a significant challenge. This book summarizes the
solution-based methods for the preparation of noble metal-based
composite nanomaterials. It examines their characterization, as well as
their use in electrocatalysis. It also discusses the intrinsic
relationship between the catalytic properties and the physical /chemical
effects in the composite materials, and offers some perspectives for the
future development of metal-based composite nanomaterials. In addition,
the book not only provides a systematic and coherent picture of this
field, but also inspires rethinking of the current processing
technologies.
Noble Metal-Based Nanocomposites: Preparation and Applications offers
in-depth chapter coverage of ethanol-mediated phase transfer of metal
ions and nanoparticles. It presents the full range of nanocomposites
consisting of chalcogenide semiconductors and gold, silver sulfide, or
other noble metals. It also examines core-shell structured cadmium
selenide-platinum nanocomposites; Pt-containing Ag2S-noble metal
nanocomposites for direct methanol fuel cells operated at high fuel
concentrations; and nanocomposites consisting of metal oxides and noble
metals. In addition, the book looks at scientific issues derived from
noble metal-based nanocomposites.
-Covers all of the preparations of noble metal-based nanocomposites and
their numerous applications
-Highlights some of the recent breakthroughs in the design, engineering,
and applications of noble metal-based nanocomposites
-Appeals to a wide range audience, especially researchers in the areas
of catalysis, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials synthesis and
characterization, and fuel cell
Noble Metal-Based Nanocomposites: Preparation and Applications is an
excellent book for inorganic chemists, materials scientists, catalytic
chemists, chemical engineers, and those interested in the subject.
