Generation of diversiform gold nanostructures inspired by honey's components: Growth mechanism, characterization, and shape separation by the centrifugation-assisted sedimentation

► Spherical and polyhedral nanoparticles synthesized by green process using natural products. ► Main components of honey act as reducing (glucose) and stabilizing (fructose) interconnected agents. ► Polyhedral gold nanocrystals generate inside the temporal nanoreactors. ► All possible core reactions inspired by main honey's components discussed in details. ► Centrifugation efficiently separate nanoparticles with different shapes from a mixture.