@article { ISI:000270471100021,
	title = {Porous anisotropic metal nanostructures through controlled transmetallation across a dialysis membrane},
	journal = {Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology},
	volume = {9},
	number = {11},
	year = {2009},
	month = {NOV},
	pages = {6401-6408},
	publisher = {AMER SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHERS},
	address = {25650 NORTH LEWIS WAY, STEVENSON RANCH, CA 91381-1439 USA},
	abstract = {<p>Nanostructured metals with hollow interiors are of technological importance due to their unique optoelectronic properties and enhanced surface area. We describe herein, a novel method for the synthesis of anisotropic gold and palladium nanoparticles through a simple galvanic replacement reaction across a semi-permeable dialysis membrane. The control over the reaction kinetics achieved by the presence of membrane enables one to tune the bimetal composition, particle porosity and morphology. Rapid outward diffusion of silver ions generated from the sacrificial silver nanoparticles even at room temperatures prevents the precipitation of high quantities of silver chloride, thereby circumventing the need for product purification. The porous anisotropic nanostructures have potential applications in catalysis, cell imaging and therapeutics.</p>},
	keywords = {Ag/Pd Nanostructures, Anisotropic Nanoparticles, Dialysis, Galvanic Replacement, Porous nanostructures, Silver Nanotriangles, Silver Nanowires, Transmetallation},
	issn = {1533-4880},
	doi = {10.1166/jnn.2009.1350},
	author = {Shukla, Sourabh and Pasricha, Renu and Sastry, Murali}
}
@article { ISI:000324098200003,
	title = {Porous Co3O4 nanorods as superior electrode material for supercapacitors and rechargeable Li-ion batteries},
	journal = {Journal of Applied Electrochemistry},
	volume = {43},
	number = {10},
	year = {2013},
	month = {OCT},
	pages = {995-1003},
	publisher = {SPRINGER},
	address = {VAN GODEWIJCKSTRAAT 30, 3311 GZ DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS},
	abstract = {<p>Porous aggregated nanorods of Co3O4 with a surface area of similar to 100 m(2) g(-1) synthesized without using any templates or surfactants give very high specific capacitance of similar to 780 F g(-1) when used as electrode in a faradaic supercapacitor, with a cycle life of more than 1,000 cycles. Further, in Li-ion batteries when used as an anode, the Co3O4 nanorods achieved a capacity of 1155 mA h g(-1) in the first cycle and upon further cycling it is stabilized at 820 mA h g(-1) for more than 25 cycles. Detailed characterization indicated the stability of the material and the improved performance is attributed to the shorter Li-insertion/desertion pathways offered by the highly porous nanostructures. The environmentally benign and easily scalable method of synthesis of the porous Co3O4 nanorods coupled with the superior electrode characteristics in supercapacitors and Li-ion batteries provide efficient energy storage capabilities with promising applications.</p>},
	keywords = {Cobalt oxide, Electrode materials, Li-ion battery, Porous nanostructures, supercapacitor},
	issn = {0021-891X},
	doi = {10.1007/s10800-013-0593-7},
	author = {Vijayanand, S. and Kannan, Ramaiyan and Potdar, H. S. and Pillai, V. K. and Joy, Pattayil Alias}
}
