Self-reduction and size controlled synthesis of silver nanoparticles on carbon nanospheres by grafting triazine-based molecular layer for conductivity improvement

- Homogenous Ag NPs were fabricated on CNs at 25 °C without using predeposition and reducing agent.
- The mechanism of covalent bonding between Ag NPs and CNs was studied.
- The Ag NPs substantially improve the CNs conductivity.
- UV irradiation was used to make silver crystal grow up and control the Ag NPs' size.