Reducing Agents in Colloidal Nanoparticle Synthesis

Nanoparticles can be synthesized via chemical vapor deposition, ball milling, laser ablation, thermal decomposition, and chemical reduction. Chemical reduction is the preferred method due to its ease and cost-effectiveness. This book will highlight the role of reducing agents in the chemical synthesis of nanoparticle systems, presenting the main categories of reducing agents and their advantages and limitations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 466 pages
Publication date: 17 May 2021
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Nanoparticles can be synthesized through various methods, including chemical vapor deposition, ball milling, laser ablation, thermal decomposition, and chemical reduction. Chemical reduction is commonly preferred due to its simplicity and cost-effectiveness. In nanoparticle synthesis, different types of compound serve as reducing agents, and a recent advancement involves using biological entities as environmentally friendly reductants. This book aims to emphasize the role of reducing agents in the chemical synthesis of nanoparticle systems. It will present the primary categories of reducing agents, which differ in reactivity, selectivity, availability, and toxicity. The book will offer a comprehensive presentation of both modern and conventional types of reagents. Special attention will be given to showcasing the functionality, advantages, and limitations of each kind of reducing agent. Contributions from renowned experts from around the world make this title suitable for graduate students and researchers in nanochemistry, colloidal synthesis, inorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, chemical engineering, physical chemistry, materials science, biology, and physics.

Weight: 850g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839161650