Cu nanoparticles electrodeposited at liquid-liquid interfaces: a highly efficient catalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction.

Cu nanoparticles electrodeposited at liquid-liquid interfaces: a highly efficient catalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction.

Chemistry (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany) (2015-02-05)

Emre Aslan, Imren Hatay Patir, Mustafa Ersoz

ABSTRACT

The electrochemical deposition of Cu nanoparticles with an average diameter of approximately 25-35 nm has been reported at liquid-liquid interfaces by using the organic-phase electron-donor decamethylferrocene (DMFc). The electrodeposited Cu nanoparticles display excellent catalytic activity for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER); this is the first reported catalytic effect of Cu nanoparticles at liquid-liquid interfaces.

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