The Synergestic Effect of Multiple Reducing Agents on the Synthesis of Industrially Viable Mono-dispersed Silver Nanoparticles

R. B. Asamoah (), A. Yaya, E. Annan, P. Nbelayim, F. Y. H. Kutsanedzie, P. K. Nyanor and I. Asempah
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R. B. Asamoah: Accra Technical University
A. Yaya: CBAS, University of Ghana
E. Annan: CBAS, University of Ghana
P. Nbelayim: CBAS, University of Ghana
F. Y. H. Kutsanedzie: Accra Technical University
P. K. Nyanor: Accra Technical University
I. Asempah: Accra Technical University

A chapter in Sustainable Education and Development – Sustainable Industrialization and Innovation, 2023, pp 530-538 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Purpose: The synthesis of industrially viable monodispersed silver nanoparticles was investigated by the combined effect of two reducing agents and variations in the synthesis reaction conditions including temperature. Design/Methodology/Approach: The microstructural analysis using transmission electron microscope (TEM) of the as-synthesized nanoparticles showed the nanoparticle’s morphology. The particle size distribution was evaluated with Image J. Findings: The synergy of a combined reducing agent produces nanoparticles with; enhanced total surface area, narrow-size distribution, spherical morphology and highly mono-dispersed as compared to a single reducing agent. Research Limitations: The results obtained reveals a paradigm shift in the synthesis of monodispersed silver nanoparticles. Narrow-size particle distribution with enhanced total surface area and its associated morphology are industrially viable. The study is extensible to feasible applications requiring size-controlled nanoparticles such as antibacterial gent, drug delivery, among others. Practical Implications: The monodispersed nanoparticles have identical particle sizes significant for size-dependent homogeneous physico-chemical properties. Monodispersity have enhanced total surface area with efficiency hence they are relatively economically viable. Originality/Value: This study has emphasised on the effect of combined reducing agents on the synthesis of monodispersed silver nanoparticles under different synthesis parameters. The study output demonstrates a novel influence of the synergy of multiple reducing agents on the synthesis of industrially viable silver nanoparticles.

Keywords: Nanoparticles; Reducing agents; TEM; Mono-dispersion (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-25998-2_41

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