Composition-dependent hydrogen oxidation activity of Pt-Cu nanoparticles prepared using boron-rich nanosheets

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how the composition of Pt-Cu nanoparticles affects their hydrogen oxidation activity.
• Synthesis of Pt and Pt-Cu alloy nanoparticles using aqueous co-reduction process.
• Utilization of boron-rich nanosheets as a reducing agent.
• Characterization of nanoparticles to assess their composition and activity.
• Pt-Cu nanoparticles showed enhanced hydrogen oxidation activity compared to pure Pt nanoparticles.
• The composition of the nanoparticles significantly influenced their catalytic performance.