Shape-controlled synthesis of micro-/nanosized Cu particles with spherical and polyhedral shapes using the polyol process

• DOI: 10.1039/d4ra03643c
• Publication Date: 2024-07-15T11:02:39Z
• Authors: Nguyen Thi Nhat Hang; Yong Yang; Le Hong Phuc; Nguyen Huu Tri; Ho Van Cuu; Nguyen Viet Long
• Keywords: Chemistry; 02 engineering and technology; 0210 nano-technology

This study reports the synthesis of Cu micro-/nanosized particles through polyol process. were synthesized by reducing copper(ii) chloride in ethylene glycol (EG), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), and potassium bromide (KBr) at low temperatures with or without use sodium borohydride (NaBH4).