Solvent effects on arc discharge fabrication of durable silver nanopowder and its application as a recyclable catalyst for elimination of toxic p-nitrophenol

Various types of nanosilver have been synthesized by a variety of methods, among them “arc discharge” stands with numerous advantages and calls for a much higher attention. Here, an unprecedented durable powder form of silver nanopowder (AgNP) is produced by DC arc discharge through a simple, convenient, and economical route, at a current of 5–10 A/cm2. Effects of media are probed against the quality of the resulting nanoparticles. Among eleven...