Monolithic nanoporous copper with novel electrochemical properties fabricated by dealloying Cu-Zr(-Al) metallic glasses

Chun Ling Qin, Zhi Feng Wang, Hui Liu, Li Liu, Hao Wang, Jian Ding, Wei Min Zhao

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Abstract

Monolithic uniform nanoporous Cu (NPC) ribbons with a ligament/pore size of 10-25 nm are successfully synthesized by chemical dealloying the Cu50Zr50 and Cu50Zr45Al5 metallic glasses in 0.5 M HF for 7 min. It is found that the length scale of ligaments/channels can be tuned by simply alloying 5 at.% Al to the Cu-Zr binary glassy alloys. The current signal of the NPC-supported MnO2 composite electrode is remarkably enhanced as compared to that of pure MnO2 powders. These new findings greatly raise the hope for possible applications of NPC as a new type of electrode substrates or an advanced sensor in green and new energy technology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTHERMEC 2013
EditorsB. Mishra, Mihail. Ionescu, T. Chandra
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages1925-1930
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9783038350736
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event8th International Conference on Processing and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials, THERMEC 2013 - Las Vegas, NV, United States
Duration: 2013 Dec 22013 Dec 6

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume783-786
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

Conference8th International Conference on Processing and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials, THERMEC 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas, NV
Period13/12/213/12/6

Keywords

  • Cyclic voltammetry curves
  • Dealloying
  • Metallic glasses
  • Nanoporous copper

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