The unique properties of gold nanoparticles, their rich surface chemistry, and low toxicity as well as easy methods of synthesis have promoted conjugation of the particles with numerous biomolecules for site-specific delivery. Gold nanoparticles have multiple applications including photoablation, diagnostic...
His research interests encompass self-assembly of surfactants and block copolymers, synthesis and functionalization of magnetic nanoparticles and metal-organic frameworks for chemical, biological and environmental separations and catalysis, and the exploitation of stimuli-responsive materials for chemical and ...
The nanoparticles (NP) of ZnS were prepared by the hydrothermal method, and the brief synthesis procedure followed. The required amount of ZnCl2and SC(NH2)2powder were dissolved in de-ionized water separately, and five drops of HCl were added to the ZnCl2solution and stirred at room temperature...
In this review, we firstly summarize the synthesis methods of UCNPs-based nanocomposites for various design purposes, i.e., self-assembly (electrostatic adsorption, specific recognition reaction, and covalent bonding), in-situ growth, and epitaxial growth. Then, we systematically introduce the applicat...
[119]. Biological methods for the synthesis of nanoparticles such as using microorganism [120], enzymes [121] or plant extract [21] are eco-friendly and efficient. Satyavani et al. [118] have recently studied the cytotoxicity of silver nanoparticles against cancer cell linesin vitro. The ...
with a focus on their synthesis methods, structural characterization, and catalytic performance. The synthesis of copper-based nanoparticles is discussed in detail, encompassing a range of techniques including wet chemical technique, reverse micelle, biosynthesis, microwave and solgel methods. Emphasis is...
The new method required overcoming the exorbitant, utilizing toxic chemicals imposing environmental and biological risks of the various nanoparticle synthesis methods such as precipitation, electrodeposition, chemical, hydrothermal, sol-gel, and microwave-assisted combustion no chemical techniques (Li et al....
Biogenic synthesis of nanoparticles offers an attractive alternate to chemical synthesis methods. Various hazard free, eco-friendly methods of synthesis of silver nanoparticles are in operation. In chemical reduction methods, the reducing agent is a chemical solution, whereas in biological ones, the coll...
The synthesis of PdO NPs by plasma-assisted physical vapor deposition needs three thermal cycles between 250 °C and 800 °C, which translate to huge energy consumption. In the case of chemical methods, sodium borohydride, an expensive and toxic reagent, as well as other dispersant stabilizers ...
The above synthesis methods for generating binary IV-VI nanostructures provide a number of advantages. For example, they can provide a high yield (e.g., kilograms per day) of the nanostructures. Further, various reaction parameters, such as temperature, surfactant concentration and the type of so...