Tunable shapes in supported metal nanoparticles: From nanoflowers to nanocubes

The facile preparation of a range of supported nanoparticles on porous materials was successfully accomplished through the use of a range of environmentally friendly protocols including a modified impregnation/reduction methodology, ultrasounds and microwave irradiation. Materials were characterised...

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Published in:Materials chemistry and physics 2009-10, Vol.117 (2), p.408-413
Main Authors: Luque, Rafael, Balu, Alina Mariana, Campelo, Juan Manuel, Gonzalez-Arellano, Camino, Gracia, Maria Jose, Luna, Diego, Marinas, Jose Maria, Romero, Antonio Angel
Format: Article
Language:English
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Green chemistry
Microwave irradiation
Supported nanoparticles
Ultrasounds
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Summary:The facile preparation of a range of supported nanoparticles on porous materials was successfully accomplished through the use of a range of environmentally friendly protocols including a modified impregnation/reduction methodology, ultrasounds and microwave irradiation. Materials were characterised by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and XPS. Different morphologies including conventional nanospheres, nanoflower aggregates, nanorod-like structures and nanocubes were achieved under different conditions. The reported supported nanoparticles are envisaged to have interesting applications in various areas including catalysis, optics and sensors.
ISSN:0254-0584
1879-3312
DOI:10.1016/j.matchemphys.2009.06.010