Microwave-assisted polyol synthesis of copper nanocrystals without using additional protective agents
Author(s) -
Hideya Kawasaki,
Yuka Kosaka,
Yuki Myoujin,
Takashi Narushima,
Tetsu Yonezawa,
Ryuichi Arakawa
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
chemical communications
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.837
H-Index - 333
eISSN - 1364-548X
pISSN - 1359-7345
DOI - 10.1039/c1cc12346g
Subject(s) - polyol , nanocrystal , copper , photoluminescence , materials science , dispersion (optics) , colloid , microwave , chemical engineering , reducing agent , microwave irradiation , nanotechnology , nanoparticle , catalysis , chemistry , organic chemistry , optoelectronics , metallurgy , composite material , polyurethane , physics , engineering , quantum mechanics , optics
We report the synthesis of 2 nm copper nanocrystals (Cu NCs) via a microwave-assisted polyol method without using additional protective and reducing agents. The Cu NCs are oxidation resistant and exhibit photoluminescence and highly stable properties in a colloidal dispersion.
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