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In addition to these reactions, platinum can be used in the oxygen reduction reactions in fuel cells and to convert carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide. These are both important reactions for the 'Green' energy movement.

The size and shape of the platinum that is added to the reactions is important. One big part of this is the cost of platinum. If a very small amount of platinum can be used and have the same effect as a larger amount, this reduces the cost of the reaction. This is why platinum nanocubes are important. There is the same amount of surface area that can be used to catalyze the reaction, with less overall platinum used. The nanocube is also important as opposed to other shapes.