title: Green synthesis and characterisation of platinum nanoparticles using quail egg yolk.
abstract: Nanotechnology is extensively used in all parts today. Therefore, nano synthesis is also significant in all explored areas. The results of studies conducted have revealed that nanoparticle synthesis is performed by using both chemical and physical methods. It is well known that these syntheses are carried out at high charge, pressure and temperature in harsh environments. Therefore, this study investigated green synthesis method that sustains more mild conditions. In this study, quail egg yolk having high vitamin and protein content was prepared for green synthesis reaction and used for the synthesis of platinum nanoparticles in the reaction medium. Reaction situations were optimised as a function of pH, temperature, time and concentration by using quail egg yolk. The results showed that the highest platinum nanoparticles were synthesised at 20°C and pH6.0 for 4h. Also, optimal concentration of metal ions was established as 0.5mM. The synthesised platinum nanoparticles were characterised by using UV spectrum, X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope.
authors.affiliation: Ataturk University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Nano-Science and Nano-Engineering, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey; Ataturk University, Erzurum Vocational Training School, Department of Food Technology, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey.
authors.forename: Hayrunnisa
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Nadaroglu
authors.affiliation: Ataturk University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Nano-Science and Nano-Engineering, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey; Ataturk University, Erzurum Vocational Training School, Department of Chemical Technology, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey.
authors.forename: Azize Alayli
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Gungor
authors.affiliation: Ataturk University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Nano-Science and Nano-Engineering, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey.
authors.forename: Selvi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ince
authors.affiliation: Ataturk University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Nano-Science and Nano-Engineering, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey.
authors.forename: Aynur
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Babagil
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003116:Color; D004530:Egg Yolk / Q000737:chemistry*; D055772:Green Chemistry Technology / Q000379:methods*; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D010984:Platinum / Q000737:chemistry*; D011784:Quail; D013056:Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet; D013696:Temperature; D013997:Time Factors; D014961:X-Ray Diffraction
chemical_list: D010984:Platinum