title: Synthetic techniques and applications of activated nanostructurized metals: highlights up to 2008.
abstract: Main methods for current production of metallic nanoparticles in different forms are reviewed. Metal nanoparticles are generally synthesized in form of nanopowders, nanowires, nanoclusters, nanorods, nanobelts, and nanofilms. Bi- and trimetallic clusters and alloys are also of an interest. Examined techniques for obtaining metal nanoparticles include chemical vapor and electrochemical deposition, use of gamma-, X-ray, laser and UV-irradiation, ultrasonic and microwave treatment, electron- and ion-beams, arc discharge, decomposition and reduction of metal salts and complexes, and biosynthesis. A special attention is paid to Rieke and supported metals.
authors.affiliation: Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, México.
authors.forename: Oxana V
authors.initials: OV
authors.lastname: Kharissova
authors.forename: Boris I
authors.initials: BI
authors.lastname: Kharisov
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008954:Models, Biological; D049329:Nanostructures / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials