Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles by Leaves of Zero-Calorie Sweetener Herb (Stevia rebaudiana) and Their Nanoscopic Characterization by Spectroscopy and Microscopy

International Journal of Green Nanotechnology: Physics and Chemistry

Volumn 1, Issue 2, 2010, Pages P118-P124

  Mishra, Anuj N ^a   Bhadauria, Seema ^a   Gaur, Mulayam S ^b   Pasricha, Renu ^c   Kushwah, Brajesh S ^a  

^a R B S COLLEGE   (India)

^b HINDUSTAN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY   (India)

^c NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY   (India)

Author keywords

gold nanoparticles; Stevia rebaudiana; transmission electron microscope; X ray diffraction

Indexed keywords

EID: 84856815095     PISSN: 19430876     EISSN: 19430884     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/19430871003684705     Document Type: Article

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