Understanding hydrogen uptake by a single palladium nanoparticle
Friday, September 12, 2014 - 08:41
in Physics & Chemistry
A team of four researchers at Stanford University and the Dutch energy research institute DIFFER have determined for the first time the mechanism by which nanometer-sized particles of palladium take up hydrogen. Because the properties of nanoparticles change greatly with their size, choosing the right types of nanoparticle allows you to fine-tune the properties of materials. The finding was published in Nature Materials and can lead to improved hydrogen storage and lithium ion batteries.