Investigating the role of reducing agents on mechanosynthesis of Au nanoparticles

Author(s)

de Oliveira, Paulo F. M. ; Michalchuk, Adam A. L. ; Marquardt, Julien ; Feiler, Torvid ; Prinz, Carsten ; Torresi, Roberto M. ; Camargo, Pedro H. C. ; Emmerling, Franziska

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: CrystEngComm; v. 22, n. 38, p. 7-pg., 2020-10-14.

Abstract

Control over the bottom up synthesis of metal nanoparticles (NP) depends on many experimental factors, including the choice of stabilising and reducing agents. By selectively manipulating these species, it is possible to control NP characteristics through solution-phase synthesis strategies. It is not known, however, whether NPs produced from mechanochemical syntheses are governed by the same rules. Using the Au NPs mechanosynthesis as a model system, we investigate how a series of common reducing agents affect both the reduction kinetics and size of Au NPs. It is shown that the relative effects of reducing agents on mechanochemical NP synthesis differ significantly from their role in analogous solution-phase reactions. Hence, strategies developed for control over NP growth in solution are not directly transferrable to environmentally benign mechanochemical approaches. This work demonstrates a clear need for dedicated, systematic studies on NP mechanosynthesis. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 19/01619-0 - Elucidating the mechanisms of noble metal nanoparticles formation in solid-state mechanochemical ball milling conditions using in situ techniques
• Grantee: Paulo Filho Marques de Oliveira
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Post-doctor
• FAPESP's process: 17/15456-0 - Solid-state mechanochemistry as a greener route for synthesis of advanced materials
• Grantee: Paulo Filho Marques de Oliveira
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• FAPESP's process: 15/26308-7 - Optimization of the physicochemical properties of nano -structured materials for applications in molecular recognition, catalysis and energy conversion/storage
• Grantee: Roberto Manuel Torresi
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants