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Type: Journal article
Title: Co₃O₄ nanocrystals with predominantly exposed facets: synthesis, environmental and energy applications
Other Titles: Co(3)O(4) nanocrystals with predominantly exposed facets: synthesis, environmental and energy applications
Author: Sun, H.
Ang, H.M.
Tade, M.O.
Wang, S.
Citation: Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2013; 1(46):14427-14442
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Issue Date: 2013
ISSN: 2050-7488
2050-7496
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Hongqi Sun, Ha Ming Ang, Moses O. Tadé and Shaobin Wang
Abstract: Facet-dependent properties of novel metal or metal-oxide nanocrystals were discovered recently, and are attracting intensive interest owing to their great potential for various practical applications. Co3O4 as an important transition metal oxide shows electronic, magnetic, and redox properties which have found many applications in energy conversion and storage, magnetic separation, sensor devices and catalysis. This review summarizes the most recent research advances in synthesis and applications of nanosized Co3O4 with predominantly exposed facets, with emphasis on the enhanced performances in catalysis and electrochemical properties. The mechanism for improved selectivity and activity was discussed, and a panorama of the correlations between particle shape, crystal plane, surface atom arrangement, and active sites has been drawn. Insightful findings in this scope may be achieved by forthcoming research in theoretical calculations, rational synthesis, and emerging applications. Thus, researchers can manipulate the synthesis at the atomic level resulting in novel applications of the materials in a wide variety of areas.
Rights: This journal is © The Royal Society of Chemistry 2013
DOI: 10.1039/c3ta12960h
Grant ID: http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP130101319
Published version: http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c3ta12960h
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