Issue 65, 2016, Issue in Progress

Advances in biogenic synthesis of palladium nanoparticles

Abstract

Green approaches for the synthesis of nanoparticles provide advantages due to the fact that green protocols are benign and environmentally friendly. Among various green recipes, biogenic synthesis of nanoparticles has recently emerged as an active area of research due to the simplicity of this method, with cost effective protocols, higher potential of reduction and low toxic effect on human health and the environment. Moreover, the biogenic reduction occurs at physiological conditions of temperature and pressure. The raw materials are easily available and therefore, the reaction can easily be scaled up. This paper presents a review to give an idea about the most reliable, cost-effective and environment friendly synthetic protocols for metal nanoparticles to control size, shape and dispersity. In this contribution, we have emphasized particularly various plants responsible, and investigated so far, for the synthesis of palladium nanoparticles. Based on the isolated compounds/metabolites such as polyols, polyphenols, flavonoids and proteins from the respective plant extracts, a correlation is established where such metabolites are linked with the biogenic syntheses of Pd nanoparticles. The present investigation and works reviewed lead us to recommend a few potential plants for the reduction of Pd2+ ions into Pd0 nanoparticles. This review not only summarizes the present literature but also highlights the potential of this field to open up new avenues for researchers.

Graphical abstract: Advances in biogenic synthesis of palladium nanoparticles

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
05 May 2016
Accepted
11 Jun 2016
First published
14 Jun 2016

RSC Adv., 2016,6, 60277-60286

Advances in biogenic synthesis of palladium nanoparticles

F. Qazi, Z. Hussain and M. N. Tahir, RSC Adv., 2016, 6, 60277 DOI: 10.1039/C6RA11695G

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