Production of gold nanoparticles-polymer composite by quite simple method

Recently, production methods of metal nanoparticles havebeen investigated extensively, not only for a research use inlaboratory, but also for an industrial use. However, it isdifficult to obtain metal nanoparticles in high amounts andconcentrations with simple methods. In this study, a goldnanoparticle-polymer composite was prepared with a simpleprocedure using a gold salt and a melted polymer. The composite,which is in a wax state at room temperature, was highly solublein water and lower alcohols, moreover the composite was meltedat about 50 ^°C.