PtRu Particles Supported on Two-dimensional Titanium Carbide/Carbon Nanotubes: Preparation and Electrocatalytic Properties

Ya-Hui LI; Jian-Feng ZHANG; Hui-Yang CAO; Xin ZHANG; Wan JIANG

doi:10.15541/jim20190107

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