In this paper, we describe in detail the preparation of
Ag nanoparticles by reduction of Ag+ ions in/by N,Ndimethylformamide
(DMF), in the presence of PVP. A
systematic study is presented on the influence of several
parameters, such as the use of reflux conditions or
microwave irradiation to accelerate the reaction, PVP
concentration, or the molecular weight of the PVP used.
Additionally, the formation of gold nanoparticles using
the same procedure is also reported.