Spanakis, E.; Pervolaraki, M.; Giapintzakis, John; Katsarakis, N.; Koudoumas, E.; Vernardou, D. (2013)
•Metallic nanoislands coated on the exterior surface of carbon nanofoam.•Their properties are dependent on the type of the metallic nanoisland.•The gold-associated redox reactions enhance their electrochemical performance.