Mechanochemical synthesis of carbon-stabilized Cu/C, Co/C and Ni/C nanocomposites with prolonged resistance to oxidation.

ABSTRACT: Metal-carbon nanocomposites possess attractive physical-chemical properties compared to their macroscopic counterparts. They are important and unique nanosystems with applications including in the future development of nanomaterial enabled sensors, polymer fillers for electromagnetic radiation shields, and catalysts for various chemical reactions. However, synthesis of these nanocomposites typically employs toxic solvents and hazardous precursors, leading to environmental and health concerns. Together with the complexity of the synthetic processes involved, it is clear that a new synthesis route is required. Herein, Cu/C, Ni/C and Co/C nanocomposites were synthesized using a two-step method including mechanochemical treatment of polyethylene glycol and acetates of copper, nickel and cobalt

SUBMITTER: Galaburda M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6874553 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature