H2 absorption at ambient conditions by anodized aluminum oxide (AAO) pattern-transferred Pd nanotubes occluded by Mg nanoparticles

► Pd was evaporated directly onto the AAO template in the form of nanotubes. ► Mg nanoparticles were embedded inside the AAO/Pd-NT. ► Systemic FE-SEM, EDX and XRD studies of the material were done. ► The obtained material was subjected to the H2 absorption at ambient conditions.