K. M. Kumar, B. Mandal, Sai Kumar Tammina
Feb 25, 2013
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Abstract
We report a simple one step green synthesis of platinum nanoparticles using naturally occurring plant polyphenols obtained from an aqueous extract of Terminalia chebula. No surfactant/stabilizing agent was employed in this method. All the platinum nanoparticles obtained were in the size range of less than 4 nm. The polyphenols responsible for reduction were identified using high performance liquid chromatography. We have demonstrated reduction of Pt+4 to Pt0 and also how the oxidised polyphenols were responsible for stabilizing platinum nanoparticles.