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Synthesis of nickel nanoparticles supported on metal oxides using electroless plating: Controlling the dispersion and size of nickel nanoparticles
Abstract.
Nickel nanoparticles supported on metal oxides were prepared by a modified electroless nickel-plating
method. The process and mechanism of electroless plating were studied by changing the active metal
(Ag) loading, acidity, and surface area of metal oxides and were characterized by UV–vis spectroscopy,
transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and H2 chemisorption. The results
showed that the dispersion of nickel nanoparticles was dependent on the interface reaction between
the metal oxide and the plating solution or the active metal and the plating solution. The Ag loading
and acidity of the metal oxide mainly affected the interface reaction to change the dispersion of nickel
nanoparticles. The use of ultrasonic waves and microwaves and the change of solvents from water to
ethylene glycol in the electroless plating could affect the dispersion and size of nickel nanoparticles.
Keywords:
Electroless plating
Nickel
Nanoparticles
Interface reaction
Metal oxide
Deposition
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