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Table 1
Overview of synthesis of MNPs using liquid state approach
S. No.
Metal
Shape
Size (nm)
Type
Reaction
condition
Tuning parameters
References
1
Cu
Spherical
45
± 8
Chemical reduction
Ambient
temperature
Reducing agent
concentration,
reaction temperature
and precursor
injection rate
[47]
2
Cu
Cubes
Polyhedral
Spherical
100
± 25
Chemical reduction
Stirring and
heating at 140 °C
Molar ratio,
temperature,
reaction temperature
and solvent
[79]
3
Cu
Spherical
<10
Chemical reduction
Ambient
atmosphere
Reaction time, pH,
and the ratio of
copper sulphate to
the surfactant
[80]
4
Pt
Cubic, tetrahedral
and spherical
12.9–70.7
Chemical reduction
Room
temperature
pH of protective
agent
[81]
5
Ag
Sphere
10–30
Solvothermal
Shape dependent
temperature and
time
Temperature,
concentration ratio
of reagents, reaction
time, amount of
PVP and AgNO
3
[48]
Rods
–
Triangular
50–150
Quasi-spherical
60–80
Polyhedron
–
Hexagonal
30–50
Nanocubes
50–80
Enneahedral
25–60
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