PARTICLE CHARACTERIZATION OF COPPER NANOPARTICLES BY ELECTROCHEMICAL METHOD

Author(s):

N.SIVASHANKAR , Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technology; S.KARTHICK, Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technology; N.KAWIN, Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technology

Keywords:

Nanoparticles, Electrochemical process, Copper, SEM, XRD

Abstract:

Nanotechnology is the most promising technology that deals with manipulation of matter on an atomic and molecular scale. The synthesis of nano materials has received considerable attention because of their unique physical and chemical properties that are distinct from the bulk materials. Copper nanoparticles received much attention due to its high electrical conductivity, high melting point, low electrochemical migration behavior, excellent solderability and low material cost. Synthesis of nanoparticles can be broadly classified into two categories namely top down (physical method) and bottom-up method (chemical and biological method). Chemical reduction, sonochemical reduction, micro emulsion techniques, electrochemical, hydrothermal, sol gel synthesis, polyol process, biological synthesis and microwave assisted techniques are the major techniques for preparing copper nanoparticles from top down (chemical) approach. Electrochemical method was chosen as the most suitable method for synthesis of copper nanoparticles because large volume of literatures concerning the production and characterization of copper nanoparticles. The electrode position of copper powders from electrolytic solution of copper sulphate is the mostly recommended because this approach is most effective, environment friendly and also economical. The advantages of electrochemical method includes simple in operation, high flexibility, less contamination, easy availability of equipments and no need of vacuum systems to produce pure product. In this project, the size, growth and morphology of copper particles which is produced from electrochemical method can be controlled by optimizing the reaction conditions.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV3I1049
Published in	:	Volume : 3, Issue : 1
Publication Date	:	01/08/2016
Page(s)	:	262-266

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