Preparation and hydrogen absorption/desorption of nanoporous palladium thin films

Wen Chung Li, Thomas John Balk

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Abstract

Nanoporous Pd (np-Pd) was prepared by co-sputtering Pd-Ni alloy films onto Si substrates, followed by chemical dealloying with sulfuric acid. X-ray diffractometry and chemical analysis were used to track the extent of dealloying. The np-Pd structure was changed from particle-like to sponge-like by diluting the sulfuric acid etchant. Using suitable precursor alloy composition and dealloying conditions, np-Pd films were prepared with uniform and open sponge-like structures, with interconnected ligaments and no cracks, yielding a large amount of surface area for reactions with hydrogen. Np-Pd films exhibited shorter response time for hydrogen absorption/desorption than dense Pd films, showing promise for hydrogen sensing.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2496-2509
Number of pages14
JournalMaterials
Volume2
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009

Keywords

  • Dealloying
  • Hydridation
  • Nanoporous
  • Palladium

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science (all)

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