Nanomaterials with palladium and carbon developed
Scientists have developed nanomaterials with palladium and carbon that can be used in electrochemistry and energy, TASS reports with reference to the Krasnoyarsk Scientific Centre of the Siberian branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
"Scientists have developed composite materials based on carbon and palladium with improved electrochemical properties. New materials can significantly increase the efficiency of electrochemical processes and open up new opportunities for the development of high-performance materials and technologies in the field of energy," the source reported.
The developed nanocomposites have improved electrochemical activity and can significantly increase the efficiency and speed of processes in electrochemical devices.
To synthesise them, the scientists used plasma on the starting materials, and graphite rods were used as electrodes. Palladium powder was mixed with graphite powder, placed in graphite rods and, during plasma synthesis, sprayed at a temperature of more than plus 1.4 thousand degrees and a pressure of 130 kilopascals, slightly higher than atmospheric pressure. As a result, a carbon powder containing palladium in a nano-disperse state was obtained.
"The results could be an important step in the development of new materials for electrodes, more efficient and sustainable energy storage and conversion systems, and other technologies where high electrochemical activity is critical. Such materials can be widely used in electrochemical devices, as well as in the energy sector. The use of such materials can significantly increase the efficiency and stability of electrochemical devices," Professor Grigory Churilov, who heads the laboratory of the analytical methods for substance research at the Kirensky Institute of Physics, said.
