Extracellular biosynthesis of monodisperse gold nanoparticles by a novel extremophilic actinomycete, thermomonospora sp

Absar Ahmad, Satyajyoti Senapati, M. Islam Khan, Rajiv Kumar, Murali Sastry

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Abstract

Extracellular biosynthesis of monodisperse gold nanoparticles was discussed. Actinomycete, a microorganism, was used to react with aqueous chloroaurate ions. Results showed that there is a reduction of the metal ions and stabilization of gold nanoparticles which is due to an enzymatic process.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3550-3553
Number of pages4
JournalLangmuir
Volume19
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Apr 2003
Externally publishedYes

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