Author:Motshekga, S; Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani; Ray, SSDate:Mar 2011Carbon nanotubes decorated with SnO2 nanoparticles were prepared by conventional and microwave-assisted wet impregnation. The composites were thoroughly characterized by X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, BET-surface area measurement, ...Read more
Author:Ramulifho, T; Ozoemena, KI; Modibedi, Remegia M; Jafta, CJ; Mathe, Mahlanyane KDate:Jan 2012The preparation of metal nanoparticles (Pd, Ni, Sn) supported on sulfonated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (SF-MWCNTs) using a very rapid microwave-assisted solvothermal strategy has been described. Electrocatalytic behaviour of the SF-MWCNT-Pd ...Read more
Author:Motshekga, S; Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani; Ray, Suprakas S; Krause, R; Jalama, KDate:01 Sep 2010Metal nanoparticles coated onto carbon nanotubes (CNTs) provide a way to obtain novel materials with useful properties for gas sensing and catalyst application. Metal oxides are well-known materials suitable for detecting a wide spectrum of ...Read more
Author:Sikhwivhilu, L; Ray, Suprakas SDate:01 Sep 2010Synthesis and engineering of the nanostructured semiconductors based on metal oxides have received considerable attention due to their unique physical and chemical properties, and their potential applications in industry and technology. While ...Read more