Green chemical synthesis of copper nanoparticles - A comparative study with chemical reduction and electrolytic methods

Abstract

Copper nanoparticles perform a key role in catalysis, antimicrobial fields and electronics. Copper nanoparticles were synthesized by various methods and their efficiencies were compared. Green Chemical approach which used citrus lemon fruit extract both as the reduction and capping agent is found to be most efficient and economical method for the synthesis of copper nanoparticles.