Bismuth is of interest as it is non-toxic heavy metal and can be used in lubricant applications to impart anti-wear and load carrying properties and it may have medical applications. Nanoparticles of bismuth may be superior in this regard. Reducing agents employed include polyether amines, aminoterminated siloxanes, polyhydric phenols, and biomolecules like gelatin and basic amino acids. The value of polymeric ligands such as polyvinyl pyrrolidone and solvent effects will be reported on, as well as characterization by UV-VIS.

Synthesis of stable colloidally dispersed bismuth nanoparticles

245th National Meeting (2013)

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