We have demonstrated nano-wood materials derived from wood are useful as reducing and supporting agents in the one-step preparation of monodisperse Au NPs. The average diameter of the Au NPs could be controlled by varying the concentration of the Au precursor, and the size distribution could be improved by the addition of NaOH. The obtained monodisperse Au NPs/wood composites exhibit high catalytic activities in the reduction of p-nitrophenol as a model reaction.
- Xiaobo Lin
- Min Wu
- Yong Huang
