Precise synthesis of sub-3 nm platinum-based intermetallic alloy with freeze-microwave confinement strategy for hydrogen evolution reaction

Key Points

• This study focuses on the precise synthesis of sub-3 nm platinum-based intermetallic alloys to enhance catalytic activity for hydrogen evolution.
• Used freeze-microwave confinement strategy for synthesis
• Characterized the structural properties of the alloys
• Evaluated electrochemical performance in hydrogen evolution reaction
• Achieved successful synthesis of sub-3 nm intermetallic alloys
• Demonstrated improved electrochemical activity compared to larger particles
• Showed a significant increase in catalytic efficiency for hydrogen evolution