Solid-solution surface alloying of Cu nanocubes with platinum-group metals: pathway switching and catalyst stabilization in CO ₂ reduction

Hirokazu Kobayashi; Sachie Hikino; Akihiko Anzai; Takahiro Matsuu; Mahiru Umeno; Tomohiro G. Noguchi; Masaki Donoshita; Tomokazu Yamamoto; Yasukazu Murakami; Kenichi Kato; Takeharu Sugiyama; Hiroyuki Setoyama; Tetsuroh Shirasawa; Yuya Shimohata; Takayoshi Ishimoto; Miho Yamauchi

doi:10.1039/d6sc02600a

January 1, 2026Chemical ScienceOpen Access

Solid-solution surface alloying of Cu nanocubes with platinum-group metals: pathway switching and catalyst stabilization in CO ₂ reduction

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This research aims to explore the use of solid-solution surface alloy nanocubes for efficient CO2 reduction.
Developed shape-controlled Cu-based solid-solution surface alloy nanocubes with platinum-group metals.
Tested the catalysts for CO2 reduction pathway switching and stabilization.
Successfully created Cu/Cu1−xMx NCs (M = Pd, Pt, Ir, Ru) that enhanced the efficiency of CO2 reduction.
Demonstrated improved stability and performance of the Cu nanocube catalysts.

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Demonstrates pathway switching and stabilization of Cu nanocube catalysts in CO2 reduction, suggesting enhanced efficiency.

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We report novel shape-controlled Cu-based solid-solution surface alloy nanocubes (Cu/Cu 1− x M x NCs, M = Pd, Pt, Ir, Ru) for CO 2 reduction pathway switching and stabilization of Cu nanocube catalysts.

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