Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver/Chitosan/Polyethylene Glycol Nanocomposites without any Reducing Agent
2011
Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Chitosan and PEG
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ahmad Mansor Bin, Tay Mei Yen, Shameli Kamyar, Mohd Zobir Lim, Jenn Jye
Primary Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia
Hypothesis
The study investigates the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using chitosan and polyethylene glycol as stabilizers.
Conclusion
Silver nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using a green method, showing that stirring time affects their size and properties.
Supporting Evidence
- The study confirmed the formation of silver nanoparticles through UV-Vis absorption spectra.
- XRD results indicated that the silver nanoparticles had a face-centered cubic structure.
- TEM images showed that the average diameters of the particles were influenced by stirring time.
Takeaway
The researchers made tiny silver particles using safe materials, and how long they mixed them changed their size.
Methodology
Silver nanoparticles were synthesized by reducing silver nitrate with chitosan and polyethylene glycol at different stirring times and temperatures.
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