NaBH 4 -mediated syntheses of colloidal gold nanocatalysts in water: are additives really needed?

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Authors: Hilary Kouawa Fokam, Aleksandra Smolska, Jonathan Quinson
Cited by: 2
References: 80

Abstract

Only water, HAuCl 4 and NaBH 4 are needed to obtain size-controlled, stable and catalytically active nanoparticles.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions Nanoporous metals and alloys

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
27
Pages
17609–17621
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN