Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using chitosan for 4-nitrophenol reduction

摘要

In this study, we report a straightforward route for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles by chitosan under moderate thermal treatment. Chitosan acted as both a reducing agent and a capping agent. The synthesized nanocomposites could function as effective catalysts for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol in the presence of sodium borohydride.