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Microwave-assisted polyol synthesis of copper nanocrystals without using additional protective agents

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: 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.

Source: Chemical Communications

DOI: 10.1039/c1cc12346g

Authors: Hideya Kawasaki, Yuka Kosaka, Yuki Myoujin, Takashi Narushima, Tetsu Yonezawa, Ryuichi Arakawa

Institutions: Kansai University, Hokkaido University

Language: English

Topic: Copper-based nanomaterials and applications

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funders: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

Awards: Development of atmospheric-pressure laser desorption/ionization technique using nanoparticles and nanostructural surfaces, Surface-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass analysis system with nano-scale surface modified sample substrate, Fabrication of Ag nanoplate-bio tip for evaluation of the binding between proteins and small molecules