| AuNP | gold nanoparticle |
| DTP | Droplet-To-Particle |
| EDX | Energy-Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy |
| GTP | Gas-To-ParticleFigure |
| PL | Photoluminescent |
| SEM | Scanning Electron Microscopy |
| STEM | Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy |
| TEM | Transmission Electron Microscopy |
| USP | Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis |