| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 593728 | Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects | 2013 | 12 Pages |
Stable copper nanoparticles and copper nanorods have been successfully prepared in aqueous surfactant medium. The nanomaterials are stable and resistant towards aerial oxidation. The most interesting aspect of this work is that it is possible to tune the shape of the copper nanomaterials by regulating surfactant concentration.
Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Highly crystalline copper nanorods have been synthesized by a surfactant-mediated method. ► The surfactant concentration has a profound effect on the nanoparticle shape. ► The charge on the surfactant headgroup also affects nanoparticle shape. ► At 1:1 surfactant:precursor ratio, an unstable copper (I) complex is found to form.
