The polyester fiber containing Ag nanoparticles was prepared through the chemical reduction under ultrasound irradiation. Influences of reduction reagents on the morphological properties of Ag nanoparticles@polyester fiber were studied. The sizes of metallic nanoparticles vary significantly with the types of reduction reagents used in the synthesis. A strong reduction reaction promotes a fast reaction rate and favors the formation of smaller nanoparticle. A weak reduction reagent induces a slow reaction rate and favors relatively larger particles. The products were investigated by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD).
Keywords: Nanoparticle; Polyester fiber; Reduction; Silver; Ultrasound irradiation.
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