Table 1 Synthesized Pt–vanadium oxide nanotube hybrids
Hybrid material | Pt precursor | Reduction procedure |
|---|---|---|
Pt/VNT-CG | H2PtCl6 | Glycerine:water (5:1) solution in autoclave for 5 h at 160°C |
Pt/VNT-CGR | H2PtCl6 | Reflux for 18 h in a glycerine:water (3:1) solution |
Pt/VNT-CH | H2PtCl6 | Hydrogen flux for 5 h at 215°C |
Pt/VNT-NG | Pt(NH3)4(NO3)2 | Glycerine:water (5:1) solution in autoclave for 5 h at 160°C |
Pt/VNT-NGR | Pt(NH3)4(NO3)2 | Reflux for 18 h in a glycerine:water (3:1) solution |