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Green synthesis of nanomaterials and sustainable applications of nano-catalysts
Citation:
VARMA, R. S. Green synthesis of nanomaterials and sustainable applications of nano-catalysts. Presented at the 15th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference in concert with 5th International Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry, Washington, DC, June 21 - 23, 2011.
Impact/Purpose:
To inform EPA
Description:
Green synthesis efforts involving the use of vitamins B1, B2, C, and tea and wine polyphenols which function both as reducing and capping agents will be presented which enables extremely simple, one-pot, green synthetic methods to nanomaterials in water.1a Shape-controlled synthesis of noble nanostructures via MW-assisted spontaneous reduction of noble metal salts using sugars occurs. 1b A general method has been developed for the cross-linking reaction of poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) with metallic systems;1c bimetallic systems and SWNT, MWNT, and C-60.1d The formation of biodegradable composite films with carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)1e and shape-controlled bulk synthesis of Ag and Fe nanorods in poly (ethylene glycol) has been achieved using microwaves.