Morphology Control of Palladium Nanostructures by Potential Adjustment

The morphology of Pd nanostructures is a critical parameter for the control of Pd activity in these applications. Like other noble metals, the synthesis of Pd nanostructures with different morphologies has been a challenging task. Many attempts have been made to control the synthesis of Pd nanostructures using surfactants and polymers. However, the drawback of these approaches is the integration of heterogeneous impurities into the nanostructures. Alternatively, the desired template approach can be used to control the Pd morphology. Unfortunately, the removal of templates can destroy the desired nanostructured materials and limit the nanostructure morphology.