Growth of Photocatalytic CdSe–Pt Nanorods and Nanonets

A hybrid Pt-CdSe nanoparticle system is prepared in aqueous media, displaying rod or nanonet structures depending on the pH. The new hybrids display morphology-dependent photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation. Separation between photo-generated charge carriers occurs at the metal/semiconductor interface (see figure), allowing redox reactions to take place at the nanoparticle surface. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.