Nanoparticles and nanocrystals have been utilized as catalysts for numerous electrocatalytic reactions. However, simply decreasing the particle’s size to nanoscale does not necessarily guarantee high catalytic activities. By enabling precise control of composition, morphology, and the surface electronic structure of nanocatalysts, electrocatalysis of chemical reactions can achieve an unprecedented breakthrough. Furthermore, discovering and realizing a unique nanostructure that is most efficient for the target reaction is another way of enlightening science behind each reaction and improving catalytic activities. Our group is currently under investigation of synthesizing optimal nanocatalysts for various chemical reactions used for the environment-friendly energy generation.
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