Synthesis and Characterization of Monometallic (Ag, Cu) and Bimetallic Ag-Cu Particles for Antibacterial and Antifungal Applications

Figure 3

TEM images of obtained Cu NPs by chemical reduction method using copper acetate as a precursor, NaBH₄ as a reducing agent, PVP as a stabilizer, and isopropanol and water (3 : 1) as a solvent. (a) SE mode, (b) BF STEM mode, and (c) point chemical analysis EDX.

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