University of Illinois researchers have developed a new way
to produce highly uniform nanocrystals used for both fundamental and applied
nanotechnology projects.
“We have developed a unique approach for the synthesis of
highly uniform icosahedral nanoparticles made of platinum (Pt),” explained Hong
Yang, a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and a faculty
affiliate at the Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology at Illinois. “This
is important both in fundamental studies—nanoscience and nanotechnology—and in
applied sciences such as high performance fuel cell catalysts.