Platinum-group metals (PGMs) include platinum, palladium, rhodium and other metals, all of which are prized for their durability, resistance to corrosion and excellent catalytic properties. The ...

The development of atomic-scale structures revealing novel transport phenomena is a major goal of nanotechnology. Examples include chains of atoms that form while stretching a transition metal contact ...

A popular 2D active material, molybdenum disulfide (MoS 2), just got a platinum upgrade at an atomic level. A study led by researchers from the University of Vienna and Vienna University of Technology ...

Not only could the research make catalytic converters less attractive to thieves, but it could also help the environment. ORLANDO, Jan. 30, 2023 – The precious metals, such as platinum, palladium and ...

Nanostructured Pt-based alloys can greatly enhance the electrocatalytic performance, which generally have various morphologies such as wires, networks, and dendrites. The escalating demand for clean ...