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The synthesis of copper nanoparticles (Cu NPs) stable to chemical oxidation has attracted much attention due to their novel application possibilities. The physicochemical properties of Cu NPs define their utilization in diverse fields, including biological applications, solar cells, high conductivity inks for printed electronics, and other specific applications. In this study we present the synthesis of oxide-free Cu NPs by wet chemistry routes and their chemical oxidation during the storage exposed to ambient conditions. The Cu NPs synthesized in PAAm and AAm/glycerol presence exhibit no oxidation during synthesis and atmospheric conditions storage for 60 and 37 months, respectively. The obtained results compared with those coming from oxidation of partially passivated commercial Cu NPs at 99.8% purity, are presented. The role of the Cu NPs coating is critical to avoid oxidation, and it can be an important feature to achieve good dispersion in different polymers. The Cu NPs oxidation was studied by XRD, TGA, TEM, FTIR, and HR-TEM.

Oxidation of Copper Nanoparticles Protected with Different Coatings and Stored under Ambient Conditions