Novel core-shell Pt/WC@TiO2 electro-catalyst for methanol oxidation

► We successfully synthesized novel core-shell structure Pt/WC@TiO2. ► Core-shell Pt/WC@TiO2 electro-catalyst shows better performance than Pt/WC/TiO2 in electrochemical tests. ► Enhanced electrochemical performances are closely related to this novel core-shell structure.