Reviewing the Tannic Acid Mediated Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-03-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Metal nanoparticles harbour numerous exceptional physiochemical properties absolutely different from those of bulk metal as a function of their extremely small size and large superficial area to volume.
Naked metal nanoparticles are synthesized by various physical and chemical methods.
Chemical methods involving metal salt reduction in solution enjoy an extra edge over other protocols owing to their relative facileness and capability of controlling particle size along with the attribute of surface tailoring.
Although chemical methods are the easiest, they are marred by the use of hazardous chemicals such as borohydrides.
This has led to inclination of scientific community towards eco-friendly agents for the reduction of metal salts to form nanoparticles.
Tannic acid, a plant derived polyphenolic compound, is one such agent which embodies characteristics of being harmless and environmentally friendly combined with being a good reducing and stabilizing agent.
In this review, first various methods used to prepare metal nanoparticles are highlighted and further tannic acid mediated synthesis of metal nanoparticles is emphasized.
This review brings forth the most recent findings on this issue.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ahmad, Tufail. 2014. Reviewing the Tannic Acid Mediated Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles. Journal of Nanotechnology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042223
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ahmad, Tufail. Reviewing the Tannic Acid Mediated Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles. Journal of Nanotechnology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042223
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ahmad, Tufail. Reviewing the Tannic Acid Mediated Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles. Journal of Nanotechnology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042223
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1042223