Ultrasound-assisted design of metal nanocomposites

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Contributors

  • Ekaterina V. Skorb - , Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (Author)
  • Helmuth Möhwald - , Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (Author)
  • Torsten Irrgang - , University of Bayreuth (Author)
  • Andreas Fery - , University of Bayreuth (Author)
  • Daria V. Andreeva - , University of Bayreuth (Author)

Abstract

A one-step method was developed to produce metal nanocomposites from metal alloys under ultrasound irradiation. Systematic investigation of ultrasound effects on various metal particles reveals cavitation-induced recrystallization and oxidation of metals as main factors in the process. The fact that different metals react in dramatically different fashion towards ultrasound irradiation was exploited for the formation of nanoscale composites. Results from the application of ultrasound to formation of nanocatalysts are reported.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7897-7899
Number of pages3
JournalChemical communications
Volume46
Issue number42
Publication statusPublished - 14 Nov 2010
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

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PubMed 20672161

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