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Reaction Dynamics for Gold Nanoparticles Synthesis in Solution Plasma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 February 2011

Junko Hieda ,
Nagahiro Saito  and
Osamu Takai
Junko Hieda
Affiliation:
hieda@eco-t.esi.nagoya-u.ac.jp, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Department of Materials, Physics and Energy Engineering, Furo-cho, Chikusa, Nagoya, 464-8603, Japan
Nagahiro Saito
Affiliation:
hiro@eco-t.esi.nagoya-u.ac.jp, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Department of Molecular Design and Engineering, Furo-cho, Chikusa, Nagoya, 464-8603, Japan
Osamu Takai
Affiliation:
takai@eco-t.esi.nagoya-u.ac.jp, EcoTopia Science Research Institute, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa, Nagoya, 464-8603, Japan
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Abstract

We describe the dynamics of the synthesis of gold nanoparticles by glow discharge in aqueous solutions. Initial [AuCl4]− concentration and the voltage applied between the electrodes were varied. Reduction rates were calculated from changes in concentration of [AuCl4]− vs. discharge time. A pulsed power supply was used to generate discharges in the aqueous solutions. The morphology of the nanoparticles obtained was observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). [AuCl4]− was reduced by H radicals or electrons generated by the discharge. Dendrite-shaped nanoparticles ∼150 nm in size were formed after discharge for 1 min. The pH of the solution decreased gradually with increasing discharge time. The decrease in pH led to dissolution of gold nanoparticles. The reduction and dissolution rates increased proportionately with the applied voltage. The size of gold nanoparticles decreased during discharge and was 20 nm after discharge for 45 min. When the reduction rate lowered as a result of dissolution, anisotropic nanoparticles were formed and continued to grow in the solution.

Keywords

nanostructureAuchemical reaction
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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 1056: Symposium HH – Nanophase and Nanocomposite Materials V , 2007 , 1056-HH03-39
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2008

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