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Paper surfaces functionalized by nanoparticles.

Authors :
Ngo YH
Li D
Simon GP
Garnier G
Source :
Advances in colloid and interface science [Adv Colloid Interface Sci] 2011 Mar 15; Vol. 163 (1), pp. 23-38. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Jan 22.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Nanomaterials with unique electronic, optical and catalytic properties have recently been at the forefront of research due to their tremendous range of applications. Taking gold, silver and titania nanoparticles as examples, we have reviewed the current research works on paper functionalized by these nanoparticles. The functionalization of paper with only a very small concentration of nanoparticles is able to produce devices with excellent photocatalytic, antibacterial, anti-counterfeiting, Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) and Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) performances. This review presents a brief overview of the properties of gold, silver and titania nanoparticles which contribute to the major applications of nanoparticles-functionalized paper. Different preparation methods of the nanoparticles-functionalized paper are reviewed, focusing on their ability to control the morphology and structure of paper as well as the spatial location and adsorption state of nanoparticles which are critical in achieving their optimum applications. In addition, main applications of the nanoparticles-functionalized papers are highlighted and their critical challenges are discussed, followed by perspectives on the future direction in this research field. Whilst a few studies to date have characterized the distribution of nanoparticles on paper substrates, none have yet optimized paper as a nanoparticles' substrate. There remains a strong need to improve understanding on the optimum adsorption state of nanoparticles on paper and the heterogeneity effects of paper on the properties of these nanoparticles.<br /> (Crown Copyright © 2011. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1873-3727
Volume :
163
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Advances in colloid and interface science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21324427
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cis.2011.01.004