Polymer protected gold nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization and application in catalysis

Baygazieva, E. K., Yesmurzayeva, N. N., Tatykhanova, G. S., Mun, G. A., Khutoryanskiy, V. V. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7221-2630 and Kudaibergenov, S. E. (2014) Polymer protected gold nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization and application in catalysis. International Journal of Biology and Chemistry, 7 (1). pp. 14-23. ISSN 2218-7979

Abstract/Summary

This review discusses the stabilization of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) by nonionic, anionic, cationic and amphoteric polymers. The protocols used for synthesis of AuNPs in aqueous and organic solvents are described. Size, shape and morphology of AuNPs are characterized by various physicochemical methods. Application aspects of polymer-protected AuNPs in catalysis are outlined.