Issue 11, 2014

A general strategy for synthesis of metal nanoparticles by a solid-state redox route under ambient conditions

Abstract

A general strategy has been developed to synthesize metal nanoparticles by solid-state redox reaction under ambient conditions. A series of metallic nanoparticles, such as Ni, Fe, Sn, Co nanoparticles, and bimetallic NiCo nanoparticles were prepared by using inexpensive metal salts and sodium borohydride (NaBH4). The obtained Ni nanoparticles showed excellent catalytic activity toward the reduction of 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol. The protocol creates a novel and facile route for the synthesis of metal nanoparticles.

Graphical abstract: A general strategy for synthesis of metal nanoparticles by a solid-state redox route under ambient conditions

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
30 Oct 2013
Accepted
02 Jan 2014
First published
06 Jan 2014

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2014,2, 3761-3765

A general strategy for synthesis of metal nanoparticles by a solid-state redox route under ambient conditions

Y. Li, Y. Cao and D. Jia, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2014, 2, 3761 DOI: 10.1039/C3TA14427E

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