
#1321Chemistry & Material ScienceFront Page14 February 2026
The Pt/TiO2 Catalyst: When Chemical Perfection Requires a Little Surface Chaos
Researchers have demonstrated that controlling surface hydroxyl groups on titanium dioxide supports can significantly boost platinum catalytic activity. By intentionally managing these surface defects, the study offers a reproducible method for optimizing the water gas shift reaction.
By Wang, Wang, Fu, Liu, Wang, Jia
