Facile one-pot synthesis of gold nanoparticles using alcohol ionic liquids

Ki-Sub Kim, Sukjeong Choi, Jong-Ho Cha, Sun‐Hwa Yeon, Huen Lee

Journal of Materials Chemistry · 2006 · 138 citations · 14 references

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Abstract

We developed a novel synthesis of Au nanoparticles using alcohol ionic liquids. The alcohol ionic liquids simultaneously serve as both reductants and protective agents, thereby significantly simplifying the process of nanoparticle preparation.

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