Electrochemistry of nickel nanoparticles is controlled by surface oxide layers.

Phys Chem Chem Phys

Dept of Chemistry, Physical & Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, Oxford University, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ, UK.

Published: January 2013

The kinetics of proton reduction are reported for Ni and NiO surfaces and compared to that measured at Ni@NiO nanoparticles. Kinetic acceleration is found to occur by virtue of oxide overlayers and not due to size effects on the nanoscale.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c2cp43618cDOI Listing

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