Abstract Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics simulations were employed to explore the
enhanced hydrogen storage capabilities of palladium nanospheres with grain boundaries. It …

Palladium nanoparticles are technologically important for catalysis, hydrogen storage, and
many other applications. Here, we investigate the mechanical properties of Pd hollow …

Polycrystalline hollow nanoparticles present a unique combination of strength and flexibility.
However, the exact role displayed by their grain structure in mechanical properties has not …

In this contribution, we present a study of the mechanical properties of porous nanoshells
measured with a nanoindentation technique. Porous nanoshells with hollow designs can …

Hollow nanoparticle structures play a major role in nanotechnology and nanoscience since
their surface to volume ratio is significantly larger than that of filled ones. While porous …

The existence of polycrystalline shells has been widely reported in the synthesis of hollow
nanoparticles; however, the exact role displayed by the grain boundaries on the stability has …

Eccentricity is a common feature consequence of several synthesis protocols of hollow
nanoshells. Despite the crescent interest in these nanoparticles, it is still unclear how an …

Plasma-facing materials (PFMs) for nuclear fusion, either in inertial confinement fusion (ICF)
or in magnetic confinement fusion (MCF) approaches, must withstand extremely hostile …

Mechanical properties of nanomaterials, such as nanowires and nanotubes, are an
important feature for the design of novel electromechanical nano-architectures. Since grain …

Heterogeneous catalysis plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency, sustainability and
cost-effectiveness of chemical reactions. The use of metal nanoparticles in heterogeneous …