Category Archives: Catalysis

Nickel addition to optimize the hydrogen storage performance of lithium intercalated fullerides

Posted on 3 September 2020 by Daniele Pontiroli

The addition of transition metals to alkali intercalated fullerides proved to enhance their already good hydrogen absorption properties. Herein we present a study based on two different synthetic strategies, allowing the addition of nickel as aggregates with different size to … Continue reading →

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Platinum carbonyl clusters decomposition on defective graphene surface

Posted on 10 September 2019 by Daniele Pontiroli

Having single atoms or small clusters docked onto a single layer graphene represents a charming feature for energy-storage and catalysis. Unfortunately, the large cohesion energy of transition metals often prevents the isolation of nanoscopic clusters, which invariably tend to aggregate. … Continue reading →

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Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Reactor for Redox Transformation of Mercury Dichloride

Posted on 7 August 2017 by Daniele Pontiroli

Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) possessing a confined inner space protected by chemically resistant shells are promising for delivery, storage, and desorption of various compounds, as well as carrying out specific reactions. Here, we show that SWCNTs interact with molten mercury … Continue reading →

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