Table 10.
Summary of photochemical synthesis of AgNPs.
| Nanoparticle | Irradiation Source, Wavelength, and Power | Exposure Time | Size (nm) | Shape | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AgNPs | UV-LED (365 nm) | 15 min | 30 | Spherical | [229] |
| AgNPs | UV Light 0.362 mW/cm2 | 3 h | 60, 100 | Nano prisms, Pentagons | [230] |
| AgNPs | UV reactor (UV-A, 6 W) | 24 h | 19 | – | [231] |
| AgNPs | UV light (λ = 365 nm) | 10 min | 11.7 ± 7.2 | Cubes, rods, and spheres | [232] |
| AgNPs | 30 W UV-C bactericidal lamp | 45 min | 50 | Spherical | [233] |
| Ag/Au/AgCl | UVC light 4.26 mW/cm2 | 50 min | 96 | Nanorod, Spherical | [234] |
| ZnO/Ag | UVC light with a wavelength of 254 nm | 30 min | 100 | Hexagonal nanorods | [235] |
| AgNPs | Ultraviolet–visible light (EXFO Acticure A4000, 85 mW/cm2) | 1 h | 3.3 ± 0.7 | Spherical | [236] |
| AgNPs | 365 nm LEDs (LZ4-V4UV0R, Mouser) | – | – | – | [237] |