Platinum (Pt) Nanopowder / Nanoparticles Water Dispersion (Pt Nanoparticles Aqueous Dispersion, 3nm, 1,000ppm, Black Color)

Platinum (Pt) Nanopowder / Nanoparticles Water Dispersion

This product does not contain any other chemical components. It is safe, non-toxic, and environmental protection. The product is for the purpose of research and development! (To dilute it to your desired concentration, only add pure water and shake it up!)

Cautions:

1. It should be prevented from sunlight.
2.It is for research and development purpose and the user must be a professional person (This person must know how to use this product.)

Features:

1. It possesses many features: such as highly efficient catalyst function, oxidation resistance function, and Preservative function. 2. Safe and environmental protection. 3. Easy to be used

Applications

1. Catalysis

Platinum is widely used as a catalyst due to its ability to facilitate reactions without being consumed in the process. When platinum nanoparticles are dispersed in water, they exhibit superior catalytic properties because of their high surface area and increased reactivity. Key applications of platinum nanopowder in water dispersion for catalysis include:

Hydrogenation Reactions: Platinum nanoparticles are extensively used in hydrogenation processes, where they help reduce unsaturated compounds (like alkenes and alkynes) into saturated compounds. Dispersing platinum nanoparticles in water ensures that they are uniformly distributed in the reaction medium, increasing their efficiency.

Fuel Cells: Platinum is a crucial component of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, where it acts as a catalyst in the electrochemical reactions that produce electricity. Water-dispersed platinum nanoparticles provide a more effective and uniform catalyst for these fuel cells, improving their efficiency and longevity.

Pollutant Removal: Platinum nanoparticles in water dispersion are used to catalyze the breakdown of harmful pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO) in automotive catalytic converters. The dispersion of platinum nanoparticles ensures they maintain high catalytic activity over extended periods of use.

Energy Storage and Conversion

Platinum nanoparticles in water dispersion are increasingly being explored in energy-related applications, such as batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells. Their high conductivity and stability make them ideal for improving the performance of energy storage devices:

Hydrogen Storage: Platinum nanoparticles play a significant role in hydrogen storage systems, which are critical for the development of hydrogen-powered vehicles and other clean energy technologies. Water-dispersed platinum nanoparticles can improve the absorption and desorption of hydrogen, making these systems more efficient.

Supercapacitors: Platinum nanoparticles can be incorporated into the electrodes of supercapacitors, devices used for rapid energy storage and release. The increased surface area and conductivity of platinum nanoparticles, when dispersed in water, help to enhance the charge storage capacity and cycling stability of supercapacitors.

Lithium-Ion Batteries: Platinum is sometimes used as a material for the anode in lithium-ion batteries. Water dispersion of platinum nanoparticles improves the uniformity of the anode material, enhancing the overall performance of the battery by ensuring better electron flow and faster charging.

Fuel Cell Electrodes: Platinum is a key component in fuel cell technology, where it is used as a catalyst for reactions between hydrogen and oxygen. Water-dispersed platinum nanoparticles are incorporated into the electrodes of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) to enhance catalytic activity and overall efficiency.