Table 2. Weight Percentages of Silver in the Ag@ZP Samples and AgNP Dimensions Measured by TEM.
| sample | Ag [% (w/w)]a | AgNPs diameter (nm) ± standard deviationb |
|---|---|---|
| Ag@2 | 2.1 | 5.2 ± 2 |
| Ag@3 | 4.5 | 3.5 ± 2 |
| 15 ± 5 | ||
| Ag@4 | 1.4 | 20 ± 6 |
Data obtained by ICP analyses of the dissolved dried samples.
Average diameters refer to two different populations of AgNPs observed on TEM images; the values were calculated by measuring at least 100 NPs taken on several images.