Table 1 Comparison of size and shape of Au NPs with previous studies.

From: Hydrogel assisted synthesis of gold nanoparticles with enhanced microbicidal and in vivo wound healing potential

NPs

Particle shape

Particle size

References

Au NPs

Spherical shaped

25 nm

This study

Au NPs

Spherical

32 nm

5

Au-Se NPs

Spherical core/shell

25 nm

7

Ag NPs, Au NPs and Ag-Au NPs

Spherical

 < 40 nm

8