<br/>Recently there has been interest in Halloysite tubular clays for their use in catalytic reactions. The growth of metal nanoparticles inside and outside the nanotube structure is important for various catalytic processes. Recently, we have studied a chemical reduction process and solvothermal process for deposition of metal (Au and Pd) nanoparticles in/on Halloysite nanotubes (HNT).  Ease of these methods will allow for a greater production of catalytically active metal-HNT nanocomposite structures. Here we will detail the synthesis and characterization of both Au and Pd HNT, highlighting the best reaction conditions needed to direct the placement of the nanoparticles in or outside the HNTs. <br/>

Growth of gold and palladium nanoparticles inside and outside of halloysite nanotubes

255th National Meeting (2018)

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