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¹Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia, ICIQ, The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Av. Països Catalans, 16, 43007, Tarragona, Spain. nlopez@iciq.es.

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Controlling nanoparticle shape is challenging. Atomistic simulations can now predict concave structures, enhancing catalytic performance by increasing surface area for expensive materials like platinum.

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Area of Science:

Nanotechnology
Materials Science
Computational Chemistry

Background:

Controlling nanoparticle morphology is a significant challenge in nanotechnology.
Current synthesis methods often rely on trial-and-error, lacking clear rationalization.
Concave nanoparticles with high-index facets, like those from platinum (Pt), show promise as catalysts.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate the predictive power of atomistic simulations for nanoparticle morphology.
To explain how to achieve concave nanostructures through environmental control.
To enhance electrocatalytic performance using these novel structures.

Main Methods:

Utilized atomistic simulations based on density functional theory (DFT).
Incorporated environmental factors into the simulations.
Reformulated the Wulff construction using a geometric model for etching control.

Main Results:

Successfully predicted nanoparticle morphology, including the formation of concave structures.
The geometric model accurately describes shape control via etching.
Concave polyhedra were shown to possess a larger surface-to-volume ratio than nanocubes.

Conclusions:

Atomistic simulations offer a rational approach to controlling nanoparticle shape.
The developed geometric model facilitates the design of concave nanostructures.
These structures are highly promising for improving electrocatalytic efficiency with expensive materials.