Microwave-Assisted Green Synthesis and Antioxidant Activity of Selenium Nanoparticles Using <i>Theobroma Cacao L.</i> Bean Shell Extract

Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) are successfully synthesized through microwave heating by using <i>Theobroma cacao L.</i> bean shell extract as a stabilizing and capping agent. Response surface methodology is used to obtain optimal synthesis conditions. The effect of microwave power, irra...

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Main Authors: Cristina Mellinas, Alfonso Jiménez, María del Carmen Garrigós
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/22/4048