Preparation of Three-Dimensional Supported Nanomaterials

Three-dimensional supported nanomaterials basically consist of an active, nanosized species that is deposited on a three-dimensional support material exhibiting a large surface area. The final properties of such supported nanomaterials are determined by the nanoparticle species itself, the support material and the interactions between them. Depending on the support, these interactions can be physical and/or chemical in nature. In the first part of this section, the most commonly used support materials in the field of hydrogen storage, namely carbon and silica, are introduced in terms of their relevant properties. In the second part, the different synthesis strategies for the preparation of 3D supported nanomaterials are discussed. 

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