Isaac Scientific Publishing

Journal of Advances in Nanomaterials

Single Metal of Silver Nanoparticles in the Microemulsion for Recyclable Catalysis of 4-Nitrophenol Reduction

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DOI: 10.22606/jan.2017.21004

Author(s)

  • Shizhen Zhao
    Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Industry, China West Normal University, Nanchong, 637002, China
  • Liping Duan

    Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Industry, China West Normal University, Nanchong, 637002, China
  • Chunlin Xiao

    Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Industry, China West Normal University, Nanchong, 637002, China
  • Li Li

    Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Industry, China West Normal University, Nanchong, 637002, China
  • Fang Liao*

    Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Industry, China West Normal University, Nanchong, 637002, China

Abstract

Size control of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) to improve monodispersity and recyclability is crucial for application in nanocatalysts. Hence, a novel and effective protocol for in-situ synthesis of Ag NPs in the microemulsion was proposed. The surfactant-stabilized microcavity in microemulsion can provide a nanoscale reactor that limits nucleation, growth, and agglomeration of the particles. Ag NPs of 540-640 nm were successfully grown and exhibited excellent catalytic activity with the apparent rate constant (k) of 0.59 min-1 and the activation energy (Ea) of 23.03 kJ mol-1 toward the reduction of 4-nitrophenol. Moreover, the catalyst could be easily recycled and showed excellent reusability after 6 cycles. So, the silver nanoparticles can be extended to an important metalcatalyzed reduction in chemical industry, which is of great significance for the sustainable development.

Keywords

Silver nanoparticles, microemulsion, 4-NP, catalytic

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