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Touch of gold improves nanoparticle fuel-cell reactions - Chemists at Brown University have created a triple-headed metallic nanoparticle that reportedly performs better and lasts longer than any other nanoparticle catalyst studied in fuel-cell reactions. The key is the addition of gold: it yields a more uniform crystal structure while removing carbon monoxide from the reaction. Results are published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.