2D Carbon‐Anchored Platinum‐Based Nanodot Arrays as Efficient Catalysts for Methanol Oxidation Reaction

Abstract Ultrafine Pt‐based alloy nanoparticles supported on carbon substrates have attracted significant attention due to their catalytic potential. Nevertheless, ensuring the stability of these nanoparticles remains a critical challenge, impeding their broad application. In this work, novel nanodot arrays (NAs) are introduced where superfine alloy nanoparticles are uniformly implanted in a 2D carbon substrate and securely anchored. Electrochemical testing of the PtCo NAs demonstrates exceptional methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) activity, achieving 1.25 A mg −1 . Moreover, the PtCo NAs exhibit outstanding stability throughout the testing period, underscoring the effectiveness of the anchoring mechanism. Comprehensive characterization and theoretical calculations reveal that the 2D carbon‐anchored structure optimizes the electronic structure and coordination environment of Pt, restricts nanoparticle migration, and suppresses transition metal dissolution. This strategy represents a major advancement in addressing the stability limitations of ultrafine nanoparticles in catalytic applications and offers broader insights into the design of next‐generation catalysts with enhanced durability and performance.