Material formation in nature is precisely controlled in all aspects from crystal nucleation, growth to assembly to deliver superior functions. Specific biomolecule-material interactions have been hypothesized to play important roles in these processes. Proteins, polymers and small molecules have been extensively explored to replicate the degree of control in material formation in vitro and for nonbiogenic materials. In this talk I will share our efforts on decoding the myth of biomolecular specificity to material surface and their roles in controlling crystal growthand assembly.I will talk aboutour recenteffortson improving catalytic functions of nanocrystals through synthetic designbased on specific peptide-surface interfacial interactions. In specific I will share the first-time peptide guided assembly of ultrathin Pt nanoplates as an efficient electrocatalyst, which exhibits dramatically improved activity toward both ORR and HER when compared to current state of the art commercial Pt/C electrocatalysts.<br/>

From interfacial studies to high-performing catalysts: Synthetic design at nanoscale

2019 Spring National Meeting

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