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Synthesis Mechanism and Influence of Light on Unprotected Platinum Nanoparticles Synthesis at Room Temperature
Author(s) -
Kacenauskaite Laura,
Swane Andreas Abildgaard,
Kirkensgaard Jacob Judas Kain,
Fleige Michael,
Kunz Sebastian,
Vosch Tom,
Arenz Matthias
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
chemnanomat
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.947
H-Index - 32
ISSN - 2199-692X
DOI - 10.1002/cnma.201500118
Subject(s) - platinum nanoparticles , platinum , nanoparticle , reagent , materials science , particle size , chemical engineering , particle (ecology) , nanotechnology , chemistry , catalysis , organic chemistry , geology , engineering , oceanography
In this Communication we present an investigation of the influence of light on the formation of platinum (Pt) nanoparticles (NPs) using standard polyol synthesis reagents at room temperature. It is demonstrated that instead of thermal treatment, UV light can be used for particle formation thus opening new pathways for the synthesis of NPs with defined size distributions.