Spontaneous Formation of Gold Nanoparticles Triggered by Hydrophobic Interfaces

Yuina YAGI; Takahiro Kozawa; Kanako YOSHIDA; Akihiro Uehara; Minoru Osada; Hiroya Abe

doi:10.1039/d5nr05307b

January 1, 2026NanoscaleOpen Access

Spontaneous Formation of Gold Nanoparticles Triggered by Hydrophobic Interfaces

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Key Points

The aim is to develop a sustainable method for synthesizing gold nanoparticles without chemical additives.
Utilized an aqueous route for synthesis without chemical reductants.
Investigated the role of hydrophobic interfaces in nanoparticle formation.
Analyzed the resulting nanoparticle characteristics.
Gold nanoparticles synthesized spontaneously via hydrophobic interfaces reached a size of 10-20 nm.
Nanoparticle formation efficiency improved without the need for added chemical reductants.
Significant reductions in synthesis time compared to traditional methods.

Implication

Demonstrates a novel, sustainable method for gold nanoparticle synthesis, suggesting broader applications.

Abstract

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) underpin advances across numerous applications, yet most syntheses still rely on added chemical reductants and organic additives, constraining sustainability. Here, we report an aqueous, reductant-free route to...

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YAGI et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a34dcea65a5b0777af2ce28 https://doi.org/10.1039/d5nr05307b

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