Published July 2014 | Version v1
Journal article

Synthesis of copper nanoparticles : An overview of the various methods

  • 1. Islamic Azad University, Shahrood (Iran, Islamic Republic of)
  • 2. Islamic Azad University, Qaemshahr (Iran, Islamic Republic of)

Description

The synthesis of metal nanoparticles has received much attention due to their wide range of applications. Copper nanoparticles have attracted much attention due to their unique optical and electrical properties. Copper is relatively cheap in comparison to precious metals like gold and silver and also has high antibacterial properties. This review gives a brief overview of the available research works considering the synthesis of copper nanoparticles by chemical, physical, and biological methods

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering
Journal Volume
31
Journal Issue
7
Series
95 refs, 3 tabs
Journal Page Range
p. 1105-1109
ISSN
0256-1115

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
47121359
Subject category
S37: INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY;
Descriptors DEI
COPPER; ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES; NANOSTRUCTURES; OPTICAL PROPERTIES; SYNTHESIS; USES
Descriptors DEC
ELEMENTS; METALS; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; TRANSITION ELEMENTS