Sodium borohydride treatment: A simple and effective process for the removal of stabilizer and capping agents from shape-controlled palladium nanoparticles

Jun 12, 2014·
N. Nalajala
,
W. F. G. Saleha
Prof. Dr. Bradley P. Ladewig
Prof. Dr. Bradley P. Ladewig
,
M. Neergat
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Abstract
The inherent property of palladium to form hydride is effectively exploited for the removal of adsorbed stabilizer and capping agents. Formation of hydride on exposure of Pd nanoparticles to sodium-borohydride weakens the metal’s interaction with the adsorbed-impurities and thus enables their easy removal without compromising the shape, size and dispersion.
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Prof. Dr. Bradley P. Ladewig
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Prof. Dr. Bradley P. Ladewig
Executive Dean
Prof. Dr. Bradley P. Ladewig is Executive Dean of Engineering, Technology and Science at Higher Colleges of Technology in the United Arab Emirates. He provides executive leadership for research and teaching activities across the Faculty of Engineering, Technology and Science.