Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles Using Citrullus lanatus Fruit Rind Extract

The wide-scale application of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in areas such as chemical sensing, nanomedicine, and electronics has led to their increased demand. Current methods of AgNPs synthesis involve the use of hazardous reagents and toxic solvents. There is a need for the development of new metho...

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Main Authors: Michael Ndikau, Naumih M. Noah, Dickson M. Andala, Eric Masika
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:International Journal of Analytical Chemistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/8108504