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Reactions for the “green” synthesis of Fe/Pd bimetallic nanoparticles by ascorbic acid. (see Figure 1 for chemical structures)
| Reaction | E0 value (V) |
|---|---|
| 2 Ascorbic acid → 2 dehydroascorbic acid + 4 e- + 4H+ | -0.116 |
| 2/3 Fe3+ + 2e- → 2/3 Fe0 | -0.0247 |
| Pd2+ + 2e- → Pd0 | +0.951 |
| Overall: | |
| 2 Ascorbic acid + 2/3 Fe3+ + Pd2+ → 2 dehydroascorbic acid + 2/3 Fe0 + Pd0 + 4H+ | +0.810V |
