摘要 |
A modified bimetallic nanoparticle comprising a first metal consisting of platinum and a second metal selected from the group consisting of Iridium (Ir), Ruthenium(Ru), Copper(Cu), Cobalt (Co), Titanium (Ti), Zirconium (Zr), Hafnium (Hf), Vanadium (V). Niobium (Nb), Tantalum (Ta), Chromium (Cr), Molybdenum (Mo), Tungsten (W), Iron (Fe), Osmium (Os), Nickel (Ni), Palladium (Pd), Rhodium (Rh), Silver (Ag) and Gold (Au) having at least one mercapto alkyl acid attached thereon, wherein the molar ratio of the first metal and the second metal to mercapto alkyl acid is at least 16:1 is disclosed. A process of preparing a modified bimetallic nanoparticle is also disclosed. |