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Green chemists produce gold particles (and hydrogen) in water - EurekAlert


In a surprise discovery, Flinders University nanotechnology researchers have produced a range of different types of gold nanoparticles by adjusting water flow in the novel vortex fluidic device – without the need for toxic chemicals.   The green chemistry lab work on nano gold formation also led to the discovery of a contact electrification reaction in water in the device – which resulted in the generation of hydrogen and hydrogen peroxide.  

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