Short-Time Magnetron Sputtering for the Development of Carbon–Palladium Nanocomposites

Florian Knabl, Nikolaos Kostoglou, Velislava Terziyska, Steven J. Hinder, Mark Baker, Etienne Bousser, Claus Rebholz, Christian Mitterer

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Abstract

In recent nanomaterials research, combining nanoporous carbons with metallic nanoparticles, like palladium (Pd), has emerged as a focus due to their potential in energy, environmental and biomedical fields. This study presents a novel approach for synthesizing Pd-decorated carbons using magnetron sputter deposition. This method allows for the functionalization of nanoporous carbon surfaces with Pd nano-sized islands, creating metal–carbon nanocomposites through brief deposition times of up to 15 s. The present research utilized direct current magnetron sputtering to deposit Pd islands on a flexible activated carbon cloth substrate. The surface chemistry, microstructure, morphology and pore structure were analyzed using a variety of material characterization techniques, including X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, gas sorption analysis and scanning electron microscopy. The results showed Pd islands of varying sizes distributed across the cloth’s carbon fibers, achieving high-purity surface modifications without the use of chemicals. The synthesis method preserves the nanoporous structure of the carbon cloth substrate while adding functional Pd islands, which could be potentially useful in emerging fields like hydrogen storage, fuel cells and biosensors. This approach demonstrates the possibility of creating high-quality metal–carbon composites using a simple, clean and economical method, expanding the possibilities for future nanomaterial-based applications.

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummer164
Seitenumfang10
FachzeitschriftNanomaterials
Jahrgang14.2024
Ausgabenummer2
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 12 Jan. 2024

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