High aspect ratio nanoscale multifunctional materials derived from hollow carbon nanofiber by polymer insertion and metal decoration

TitleHigh aspect ratio nanoscale multifunctional materials derived from hollow carbon nanofiber by polymer insertion and metal decoration
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2010
AuthorsBalan, BK, Kale, VS, Aher, PP, Shelke, MV, Pillai, VK, Kurungot, S
JournalChemical Communications
Volume46
Issue30
Pagination5590-5592
Date PublishedJUN
ISSN1359-7345
Abstract

A novel high aspect ratio material which can simultaneously display multiple functions such as proton and electron conductivity and electrocatalytic activity has been developed by incorporating both platinum nanoparticles and phosphoric acid doped polybenzimidazole along the inner and outer surfaces of a hollow carbon nanofiber.

DOI10.1039/c0cc00571a
Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign)Foreign
Impact Factor (IF)5.787
Divison category: 
Physical and Materials Chemistry
Polymer Science & Engineering