Green Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles with Self-Sustained Natural Rubber Membranes. (16th September 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cabrera, Flávio C.; Mohan, Haider; dos Santos, Renivaldo J.; Agostini, Deuber L. S.; Aroca, Ricardo F.; Rodríguez-Pérez, Miguel A.; Job, Aldo E.
• Other Names: Gu Hongchen Chen Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of nanomaterials. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-09-16
• Subjects: Nanostructured materials -- Periodicals; Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; Nanomatériaux; Nanostructured materials; Nanotechnology; Nanostructures; Nanotechnology; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 620.115
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/710902
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-4110

Abstract

Abstract : Green chemistry is an innovative way to approach the synthesis of metallic nanostructures employing eco-friendly substances (natural compounds) acting as reducing agents. Usually, slow kinetics are expected due to, use of microbiological materials. In this report we study composites of natural rubber (NR) membranes fabricated using latex from Hevea brasiliensis trees (RRIM 600) that works as reducing agent for the synthesis of gold nanoparticles. A straight and clean method is presented, to produce gold nanoparticles (AuNP) in a flexible substrate or in solution, without the use of chemical reducing reagents, and at the same time providing good size's homogeneity, reproducibility, and stability of the composites.