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Catalytic Reduction of p-Nitrophenol Using Chitosan Stabilized Copper Nanoparticles

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A range of chitosan stabilized copper (chi-Cu) nanoparticles have been prepared and characterized using UV–Vis, TEM and FTIR. The chi:Cu ratios affect the morphologies and sizes of the outcome Cu particles. The rate constant (k) of the catalytic reduction of p-nitrophenol follows the decreasing trend of the chi:Cu ratio viz. 2:1 > 4:1 > 6:1 > 1:5. These trends are believed to be closely related to the size and accessibility to the Cu particles in the colloids.

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The authors would like to acknowledge Universiti Sains Malaysia for awarding the Short Term Grant: 304/PKIMIA/6312049, which was used to conduct this work.

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    W. L. Tan, N. H. H. Abu Bakar & M. Abu Bakar

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Tan, W.L., Abu Bakar, N.H.H. & Abu Bakar, M. Catalytic Reduction of p-Nitrophenol Using Chitosan Stabilized Copper Nanoparticles. Catal Lett 145, 1626–1633 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10562-015-1547-y

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