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Scalable synthesis of nanoporous palladium powders.

Journal Article · · Proposed for publication in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

Nanoporous palladium powders are synthesized on milligram to gram scales by chemical reduction of tetrachloro complexes by ascorbate in a concentrated aqueous surfactant at temperatures between -20 and 30 C. Particle diameters are approximately 50 nm, and each particle is perforated by 3 nm pores, as determined by electron tomography. These materials are of potential value for storage of hydrogen isotopes and electrical charge; producing them at large scales in a safe and efficient manner will help realize this. A slightly modified procedure also results in nanoporous platinum.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
951541
Report Number(s):
SAND2009-1346J
Journal Information:
Proposed for publication in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy., Journal Name: Proposed for publication in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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