High-yield halide-free synthesis of biocompatible Au nanoplates

• DOI: 10.1039/c5cc07957h
• Publication Date: 2015-10-22T10:01:18Z
• Authors: Guoqing Wang; Shengyang Tao; Yiding Liu; Lei Guo; Guohui Qin; Kuniharu Ijiro; Mizuo Maeda; Yadong Yin
• Keywords: Polyvinylpyrrolidone; Biocompatible material; Surface Modification

We communicate an unconventional synthesis of Au nanoplates with high yield and excellent reproducibility through polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-assisted H₂O₂ reduction.