Green approach for the large-scale synthesis of metal/metal oxide nanoparticle decorated multiwalled carbon nanotubes

Herein we report a green approach for the synthesis of metal/metal oxide nanoparticle decorated multiwalled carbon nanotubes using focused solar radiation. The synthesis method demonstrates a large scale, cost effective and spontaneous production of carbon nanotube supported metal/metal oxide nanoparticles for energy and biological applications. © 2013 The Royal Society of Chemistry.