Silver nanoparticles are attracting a great deal of interest due to their exceptional properties. Scientists at the CNRS have developed an innovative theoretical approach to predicting the morphology of these nanoparticles. Their results, aimed at controlling the synthesis and shape of metallic nanoparticles, open up new prospects for optimizing the performance of these nanomaterials in fields such as medicine, electronics and the environment.

Summary

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) possess unique properties. Historically, they have been used for their antimicrobial properties, catalytic properties, optical detection of molecules, and more recently for their ability to induce cancer cell death. They are also used in many electronic components thanks to their excellent electrical conductivity, or as catalysts for the degradation of pollutants or the production of dihydrogen.

More information on the CNRS website (in French)

Reference
David Loffreda, Nathalie Tarrat, Corinne Lacaze-Dufaure, Franck Rabilloud, Katia Fajerwerg, Myrtil L. Kahn, Vincent Collière, Christine Lepetit & Pierre Fau
"Competition between ordered morphologies of functionalized silver nanoparticles elucidated by a joint experimental and multiscale theoretical study"
Nano Today 2025, 62, 102662
DOI : 10.1016/j.nantod.2025.102662