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Green Synthesis and Spectroscopic Characterization of Nanoparticles

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Nanoscience in Food and Agriculture 1

Part of the book series: Sustainable Agriculture Reviews ((SARV,volume 20))

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Nanoparticles have many applications in different fields including food and agriculture. Synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles have therefore attracted interest of scientific community. Here we review green methods of synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles. We describe synthesis using enzymes, monosaccharides, polysaccharides and biodegradable polymers. We explain the role of vitamins as reducing and capping agents in green synthesis of nanoparticles. Microwave assisted synthesis and biobased methods have also been illustrated with examples. We then discuss nanoparticle characterization using UV-Visible spectroscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Applications in diverse fields including water purification are then highlighted.

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Shukla, A.K., Iravani, S. (2016). Green Synthesis and Spectroscopic Characterization of Nanoparticles. In: Ranjan, S., Dasgupta, N., Lichtfouse, E. (eds) Nanoscience in Food and Agriculture 1. Sustainable Agriculture Reviews, vol 20. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-39303-2_3

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